If a Rater Is Asked to Assess an Employee's Performance

question 46

Multiple Choice

If a rater is asked to assess an employee's performance over a 6- to 12-month period,_____ ratings may result,especially if information has been stored in a rater's memory according to irrelevant,oversimplistic,or otherwise faulty categories.

• A) objective
• B) impartial
• C) biased
• D) neutral

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Definitions:

Weak Relationship

Describes a connection or correlation between two variables or entities that shows minimal interdependence or association.

Correlation Coefficient

A numerical measure that indicates the extent to which two variables fluctuate together.

Strength

The quality or state of being physically strong, or the capacity to endure or withstand difficult conditions.

Direction of Relationship

In research, refers to how one variable influences or is associated with changes in another variable, indicating whether the relationship is positive or negative.