What Is the Disadvantage of Peers as a Source of Performance

question 80

Multiple Choice

What is the disadvantage of peers as a source of performance information?

• A) Peers do not have expert knowledge of job requirements.
• B) Peers are uncomfortable with rating employees for decisions that may affect themselves.
• C) Assessments of performance by peers generally lack validity.
• D) Peers are generally less favorable toward participating in reviews to be used for employee development.
• E) Peers are poor sources of performance information in any job.

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Pluralism

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