I/O Researchers Have Often Debated About How to Measure Performance

question 104

Multiple Choice

I/O researchers have often debated about how to measure performance appropriately. This area of debate and research is generally referred to as the:

• A)contextual versus task debate.
• B)criterion problem.
• C)subjective/objective issue.
• D)multiple versus composite argument.

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Definitions:

Traits Rating Scale

A method used in performance management where employees are evaluated based on certain defined characteristics or traits.

Performance Appraisal

The process of evaluating an employee's job performance and productivity in relation to established criteria and organizational objectives.

Checklist

A list of items, tasks, or criteria used to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Multiperson Comparison Method

A performance evaluation method where an individual's performance is directly compared with that of several others.