How Are Formal Performance Appraisals Related to Employee Retention

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Multiple Choice

How are formal performance appraisals related to employee retention?

• A)Formal appraisals stretch out the probationary period, providing extra time for training and allowing employees to believe they belong.
• B)Only those employees who pass the appraisal are retained.
• C)Employees who believe that appraisal is fair and effective are more committed to the organization.
• D)Grading systems are used that allow low-quality employees to recognize their weaknesses.

Discuss the psychological experiments that illustrate basic learning principles (e.g., Pavlov's dogs, "Little Albert").

Recognize the importance of reinforcement, both primary and secondary, in shaping behavior.

Understand the concept of learned helplessness and its effects on behavior and learning.

Comprehend the significance of social learning theory and the observational learning process.

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