Which of the Following Is a Defining Characteristic of the Forced-Choice

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of the forced-choice approach to appraisal?

• A) It requires a supervisor to write a detailed description of an employee's performance.
• B) It requires hiring organizational psychologists to analyze the performance of employees as a group.
• C) It requires a supervisor to keep a written record of incidents that show positive and negative ways an employee has acted.
• D) It requires a supervisor to choose from sets of statements, the most characteristic and the least characteristic ones describing an employee.

Evaluate the relationship between leadership styles and follower outcomes.

Analyze the effectiveness of leadership in varying situational contexts.

Discuss the limitations and criticisms of various leadership perspectives.

Understand the process of communicating a vision in transformational leadership.

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Definitions:

Persuasive Communication

The process of using messages to influence the attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors of others.

Physical Attractiveness

The degree to which a person's physical features are considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful.

Facial Symmetry

The symmetrical alignment of facial features, often associated with attractiveness and perceived health.

Body Weight

A person's mass or weight, which can influence health, physical fitness, and can be an important indicator of nutritional status.