Some Supervisors, When Filling in Rating Scales, Tend to Avoid

question 87

Multiple Choice

Some supervisors, when filling in rating scales, tend to avoid the highs and lows on the scale and rate most people in the middle. This ________ means that all employees may be rated average.

• A) stereotyping
• B) central tendency
• C) strictness
• D) leniency

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Definitions:

Production Scheduling

The process of planning and organizing production tasks and activities to efficiently use resources, meet delivery deadlines, and achieve operational goals.

Planning Horizon

The future time period over which planning and decision-making activities are made, often varying in length depending on the strategic or operational focus.

Inventory

A list or record of items, usually tangible assets, held by an organization for sale or production purposes, indicating quantity and sometimes value.

Backlog

The accumulation of unfinished work or orders not yet processed, often indicating a delay in production or delivery.