The Behaviour Observation Scale (BOS)method of Performance Appraisal

question 53

Multiple Choice

The Behaviour Observation Scale (BOS) method of performance appraisal:

• A)is another name for the rating scale method
• B)is easily standardized and reduces rater bias
• C)is disliked by both raters and employees because it provides little useful feedback
• D)is easy for supervisors to maintain an interest in and carry out
• E)has a drawback in that supervisors tend to lose interest in recording incidents

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on a dependent variable in an experiment.

Outcome Variable

The variable that is the result of an experiment or study, often measured to assess the effect of a treatment.

Two-Way ANOVA

A statistical test used to determine the effect of two nominal predictor variables on a continuous outcome variable, testing for interaction and main effects.

Factorial ANOVA

A statistical test used to determine the effect of two or more independent variables on a dependent variable at the same time, often used to analyze the interaction between factors.