The Point of the Performance Appraisal Is to

question 85

Multiple Choice

The point of the performance appraisal is to

• A)provide a paper trail of manager-employee interactions.
• B)stimulate better job performance.
• C)demonstrate correct methods for work procedures.
• D)make sure that the subordinate's behavior is tightly controlled.
• E)avoid legal problems, especially discrimination complaints.

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Definitions:

Index of Leading Indicators

A composite of economic variables that predicts future economic activity, aiding in economic forecasting.

Recessions

Periods of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activities are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters.

Recoveries

denotes the periods following recessions during which economic activity starts to increase and recover towards previous levels.

Discouraged Workers

Individuals who are not actively seeking work because they believe no jobs are available for them or there are none for which they would qualify.