Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Subordinate Evaluations

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of subordinate evaluations?

• A)Subordinates tend to focus only on aspects of their manager's performance that are measured, neglecting those that are not.
• B)Subordinates do not have adequate opportunity to observe a manager's interactions and behavior.
• C)Subordinate ratings have the potential for friendship to bias ratings.
• D)Subordinate evaluations give subordinates power over their managers, thus putting the manager in a difficult situation.
• E)Subordinates find the situation of being both rater and ratee uncomfortable when the evaluations are made for administrative decisions.

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