Deming's Major Argument Regarding Performance Appraisals Is That

question 54

Multiple Choice

Deming's major argument regarding performance appraisals is that:

• A)the work situation is the major determinant of performance.
• B)performance appraisals reduce teamwork.
• C)peer ratings are better than supervisor ratings.
• D)lack of training makes performance appraisals redundant.

---

Definitions:

Perceptual Set

A psychological factor that influences how an individual organizes and interprets sensory input, based on expectations, emotions, culture, and previous experiences.

Bottom-Up Processing

The analysis of the smaller features to build up to a complete perception.

Difference Threshold

The minimal detectable difference between two stimuli required for the subject to notice they are not the same.

Absolute Threshold

The lowest level of stimulation that an individual can detect at least 50% of the time.