To Increase the Accuracy of Performance Appraisals, It Is Recommended

question 56

Multiple Choice

To increase the accuracy of performance appraisals, it is recommended that managers

• A) maintain at least a two-week delay between performance and evaluations.
• B) use a single rater rather than multiple raters so as to avoid discrepancies.
• C) educate evaluators about the biases of social perception.
• D) train evaluators to focus their ratings on the middle of rating scales.

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Definitions:

Quality Distribution

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Appraiser

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Original Owners

The first individuals or entities to own an item, particularly relevant in contexts like real estate or vehicle sales, indicating items have not been previously sold or used.

New Crankshaft

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