In Contrast to Ranking Formats, Rating Formats Require Raters to Evaluate

question 50

True/False

In contrast to ranking formats, rating formats require raters to evaluate employees on some absolute standard rather than relative to other employees.

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Definitions:

Midpoint Method

A technique used in economics to measure the elasticity of a variable without the influence of the starting and ending points.

Price Elasticity

A measure of how sensitive the quantity demanded of a good is to a change in its price.

Quantity Demanded

The overall volume of a good or service buyers are prepared and capable of acquiring at a designated price during a specified period.

Time Horizon

The length of time over which an investment or a project is intended or expected to occur.