Wilson Consulting Is a Management Consulting Firm with Seventy Employees

question 39

Multiple Choice

Wilson Consulting is a management consulting firm with seventy employees.As associate vice president of marketing,Suzanne Boyle is responsible for conducting performance appraisals of the twelve employees under her direct supervision.Suzanne plans to use the critical incident method to evaluate the performance of her subordinates. Which of the following,if true,most likely undermines the argument that the critical incident method is the most appropriate performance appraisal tool for Suzanne to use?

• A)Employee performance standards are closely aligned with Wilson Consulting's long-term strategic plans.
• B)Suzanne will be conducting performance appraisals in conjunction with the HR manager to ensure EEO compliance.
• C)Wilson Consulting will be allowing employees to rate themselves as part of its organizational development strategy.
• D)Due to economic difficulties, the firm will be laying off the two lowest performing employees in Suzanne's department.

Recognize the importance of ethical training, a code of conduct, and mechanisms for reporting unethical behavior in organizations.

Identify the elements that might be included in a company's code of conduct.

Understand the purpose and components of social audits.

Recognize various approaches companies adopt to promote ethical behavior and social responsibility.

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