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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