Pals Computer Inc

question 41

Multiple Choice

Pals Computer Inc.is using the graphic rating scale method for its employees' performance appraisal.Which of the following is a major weakness of this appraisal method?

• A) This method is suitable only for managerial employees.
• B) Evaluators fail to consider attendance, accuracy of work, and cooperativeness when rating employees.
• C) This method includes only numerical ranges and completely avoids written descriptions.
• D) Evaluators are unlikely to interpret written descriptions in the same manner due to differences in background, experience, and personality.

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