It Has Been Observed That a Majority of Companies Direct

question 80

Multiple Choice

It has been observed that a majority of companies direct their managers to separate performance appraisals from discussions of pay.Which of the following is most likely to be the reason behind this?

• A) The employees focus more on individual performance making them very self-centered and unwilling to work as part of a team.
• B) The employees focus more on the pay leading them to utilize all kinds of unethical means to meet the set standards.
• C) The employees are intimidated by this process leading to a drastic drop in their productivity.
• D) The employees focus more on the pay making it difficult for supervisors to use performance evaluation as an opportunity for motivating and coaching.

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Definitions:

Veracity

Adherence to the truth; a principle in healthcare focusing on honesty and accuracy in interactions between patients and healthcare professionals.

Full Disclosure

The act of providing all necessary information to all parties involved, often relating to financial, medical, or legal matters.

Nonmaleficence

A principle in ethics, especially relevant in healthcare, which obligates professionals to avoid causing harm to others.

Deontology

An ethical theory that uses rules to distinguish right from wrong, focusing on the adherence to moral duties and obligations.