MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

question 54

Multiple Choice

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
-A performance appraisal method that lists traits and a range of performance for each.

• A)Absolute standards
• B)Relative standards
• C)Individual ranking
• D)360-degree appraisals
• E)Peer evaluation
• F)Performance measurement
• G)Halo error
• H)Graphic rating scale
• I)Leniency error
• J)Documentation
• K)Paired comparison
• L)Similarity error
• M)Attribution theory
• N)Management by objectives (MBO)
• O)Forced-choice appraisal

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