An Advantage of Rating Performance Based on Outcomes Is That

question 33

Multiple Choice

An advantage of rating performance based on outcomes is that _____.

• A) reliability is increased byproviding specificbehavioral examples to reflect effective and less effectivebehaviors
• B) it focuses on highlighting only the positive aspects of employee performance
• C) it results in a normal distribution of performance ratings
• D) feedback is relatively straightforward and easy to interpret
• E) employees are monitored electronically to see how productive they are

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Hours

The total hours of labor directly involved in the manufacturing of a product, directly tied to the production process.

Direct Materials Price Variance

The cost associated with the difference between the actual price and the standard price of direct materials multiplied by the actual quantity of direct materials used in producing a commodity.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product and constitute a significant portion of the production cost.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly traced back to the production of specific goods or services.