Paris Was Recently Hired for a Managerial Position in a Large

question 36

Multiple Choice

Paris was recently hired for a managerial position in a large high-tech firm. The organization has an active affirmative action program, and Paris thinks that the fact that she is female might have influenced the hiring decision. Paris is likely to experience _____ compared to employees selected solely on the basis of merit.

• A)less stress
• B)greater job satisfaction
• C)greater organizational commitment
• D)greater career satisfaction
• E)negative stigmatization

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Definitions:

Forced Distribution

A method in performance management where employee evaluations are distributed along a bell curve, forcing a ranking of employees from top to bottom.

Graphic Rating Scales

A method of evaluating performance by marking a point along a continuum to represent the level of an attribute or behavior.

Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale

Links performance ratings to specific and observable job-relevant behaviors.

Unusual Success Or Failure

Instances that stand out significantly from the norm, often requiring careful analysis to understand the factors leading to such extreme outcomes.