A Performance Appraisal Approach Designed to Measure How Frequently Employees

question 137

Multiple Choice

A performance appraisal approach designed to measure how frequently employees exhibit certain behaviors is:

• A) management by objectives.
• B) behaviorally anchored rating scales.
• C) a behavior observation scale.
• D) a trait scale.

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Definitions:

Conflict Theory

A social science perspective that emphasizes the social, political, or material inequalities of different groups, viewing social order as maintained through conflict and competition.

Empowerment

The process of becoming stronger or more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights.

Interpersonal Power

The ability to influence or control the outcomes, decisions, or behavior of others within personal relationships, often stemming from one's status, knowledge, or emotional connection.

Power Currencies

The various types of leverage or assets (such as resources, relationships, or knowledge) that individuals or groups possess, which can influence power dynamics in social interactions.