What Do the Written Essay, Critical Incidents, Graphic Rating Scales

question 128

Multiple Choice

What do the written essay, critical incidents, graphic rating scales, and BARS evaluation methods have in common?

• A)They compare individuals against standards.
• B)They are multiperson comparisons.
• C)They compare one employee to his or her peers.
• D)They rank employees by performance.

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Definitions:

Role of Thought

The importance or function of cognitive processes in understanding and reacting to the environment.

Recency Effect

Refers to the tendency to remember the most recently presented information best.

Later Information

Information that is received or processed after an initial set of data or facts, which can influence or alter understanding and decision-making.

Impression

The initial perception or judgment one forms about another person or situation based on available information.