Which Performance Appraisal Method Involves Distinguishing Between the Worst and Best

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which performance appraisal method involves distinguishing between the worst and best employees based on a trait or traits?

• A) alternation ranking
• B) graphic rating scale
• C) forced distribution
• D) constant sum rating scale

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Definitions:

Ability

Innate and learned competency; talent required to perform a task; one’s level of achievement based on skill, motivation, and expectation that one will succeed. The greater the ability, the greater the potential for leadership effectiveness. See job knowledge.

Servant Leader

A leadership philosophy which posits that the main goal of a leader should be to serve others, placing the needs of the team above their own.

Servant Leadership

A leadership philosophy that emphasizes the leader's role as a servant first, prioritizing the needs of the employees and organization over personal gain.

Participative Leadership

A leadership style where the leader involves team members in decision-making processes, fostering collaboration and collective responsibility.