Bill Thinks That He Received a Poor Evaluation Because His

question 59

Multiple Choice

Bill thinks that he received a poor evaluation because his boss "has it in for him." What is an appropriate response to remove this as an obstacle to effective appraisal?

• A) Throw out that evaluation and have someone else perform it.
• B) Initiate multiple rater system to minimize this possible negative effect.
• C) Train Bill's supervisor in rating techniques.
• D) Bill is paranoid. Send him to the E.A.P.
• E) If Bill doesn't trust his supervisor, then an effective performance appraisal is not possible.

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