Which of the Following Performance Appraisal Methods Requires Appraisers to Simply

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following performance appraisal methods requires appraisers to simply write down their impressions of employees in paragraph form?

• A) forced ranking
• B) rating scale
• C) free-form essay
• D) employee comparison
• E) critical-form essay

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Definitions:

Behavioral

Pertaining to actions or reactions of individuals or groups in response to external or internal stimuli, often studied in psychology and consumer research.

Geographic Segmentation

The process of dividing a market into different geographical units such as nations, states, regions, or cities.

Market Segmentation

The process of dividing a target market into smaller, more defined categories of consumers who share similar characteristics and needs, enabling more targeted and effective marketing strategies.

Behavioral Segmentation

The process of dividing consumers into groups based on their observed behaviors, such as purchasing habits, brand interactions, and product usage.