Samuel Is Interested in the Developmental Orientation of a Performance

question 106

Multiple Choice

Samuel is interested in the developmental orientation of a performance measurement. Which of these statements would you offer him?

• A)A developmental orientation entails a focus on past performance.
• B)Developmental performance measurement focuses on the employees' growth since the last appraisal.
• C)Developmental performance appraisals are used to determine wages and pay raises.
• D)Performance appraisals with a developmental orientation provide information for future performance improvement.
• E)A developmental orientation helps managers punish undesirable behaviors and demote low-performing employees.

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