Ratings Are More Likely to Be Accurate If ________

question 90

Multiple Choice

Ratings are more likely to be accurate if ________.

• A) the feedback is used for developmental purposes
• B) the feedback is part of the formal performance appraisal process
• C) respondents understand how the results will be used
• D) the purpose of the survey is kept confidential

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Definitions:

Dividend Per Share

The amount of dividend that a company pays out over a year divided by the total number of its outstanding shares.

Earnings

The net amount of money a company earns during a specific period, often reported quarterly or annually, indicating its profitability.

Market-capitalization Rate

A valuation ratio determined by dividing the market capitalization of a company by its after-tax earnings, reflecting how much investors are willing to pay for a share of the company's earnings.

Plowback Ratio

The proportion of earnings retained by a company for reinvestment in its operations rather than being paid out as dividends to shareholders.