Lydia,a Supervisor at Sansen Inc

question 14

Multiple Choice

Lydia,a supervisor at Sansen Inc.,needs to appraise the performance of her subordinate,Charlie.In the context of performance information,which of the following is the least biased source of information for appraisal and why?

• A) Peers are the least biased source of information for appraisal because they often understand an employee better than superiors.
• B) Managers are the least biased source of information for appraisal because their success depends on the employee's productivity.
• C) Customers are the least biased source of information for appraisal because employees are often directly in contact with them.
• D) A subordinate is the least biased source of information for appraisal because the power relationships motivate a subordinate to provide honest information.
• E) The employee himself because there is generally better agreement between an employee and his or her supervisor.

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Definitions:

Supervisor And Peer Support

Assistance and encouragement provided by both supervisors and colleagues in the workplace to aid an individual's development or performance.

External Environment

Factors outside an organization that can affect its performance, including economic, social, technological, and political influences.

Trade Agreements

Formal arrangements between countries to regulate tariffs, trade barriers, and the exchange of goods and services.

New Technologies

Emerging or advanced technologies that offer novel capabilities or significant improvements over pre-existing solutions, often driving innovation and change.