Which Performance Appraisal Tool Is Being Used by a Supervisor

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which performance appraisal tool is being used by a supervisor who places predetermined percentages of rates into various performance categories?

• A) graphic ranking scale
• B) alternation ranking
• C) forced distribution
• D) paired comparison

Recognize the importance and process of scenario planning and benchmarking.

Understand the benefits and limitations of participatory planning.

Identify strategies for effective time management and avoiding interruptions.

Comprehend the relationship between planning and organizational performance.

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Definitions:

Long-term Fixed Pricing

A pricing strategy where the seller sets a specific price for a product or service that does not change over a long period, offering stability to both the seller and the buyer.

McClelland's Three Needs

A theory of motivation that highlights three primary needs influencing human behavior: the need for achievement, the need for affiliation, and the need for power.

Maslow's Hierarchy

a psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that categorizes human needs into five levels, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Erikson's Life Stages

A psychological theory proposed by Erik Erikson that describes eight stages of human development, each characterized by a specific conflict that must be resolved for healthy psychological development.