In the Graphic Rating Scale, the Manager

question 17

Multiple Choice

In the graphic rating scale, the manager:

• A)defines performance dimensions by developing behavioral anchors associated with different levels of performance.
• B)defines the relevant performance dimensions and then develops statements representing good, average, and poor performance along each dimension.
• C)considers one employee at a time, circling the number that signifies how much of that trait the individual has.
• D)identifies and provides descriptions of competencies that are common for an entire occupation, organization, job family, or a specific job.
• E)is required to compare every employee with every other employee in the work group, giving an employee a score of 1 every time he or she is considered the higher performer.

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Definitions:

Reducing Prices

Implementing strategies to lower the selling price of goods or services to stimulate demand or remain competitive.

Supply Management

The process of identifying, acquiring, and managing the resources and suppliers needed by an organization to perform its operations effectively.

Decentralized Purchasing Structure

An organizational framework where purchasing decisions are made independently across different departments or locations, rather than being centralized.

Centralization

The organizational structure decision to concentrate decision-making authority and control at higher levels of management.