Which of the Following Statements About Benchmarks Is True

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Benchmarks is true?

• A) While managers enjoy completing the instrument and find the results interesting, research is inconclusive regarding the skills measured and their relationship to on-the-job performance.
• B) The items measured by Benchmarks are based on research into the lessons that executives learn in critical events of their careers.
• C) The instrument measures 24 skills and perspectives including how well managers accomplish tasks by completing the tasks themselves.
• D) To provide a complete picture of managers' skills, only the managers' supervisors and peers should complete the instrument.
• E) Research suggests that Benchmarks are valid for predicting performance, salary level, and career advancement.

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Definitions:

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