Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Ranking Using

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of ranking using paired-comparison method for performance measurement?

• A) It does not provide a scope for interpretation.
• B) It is time consuming.
• C) It leads to controversy.
• D) It does not support decisions about how to distribute pay raises.
• E) It tends to evaluate behavior more strictly than other methods.

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Definitions:

Decentration

The cognitive ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation simultaneously, rather than being focused on a single viewpoint.

Objectivity

Refers to the practice of being impartial, fair, and unbiased in judgment or analysis.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development (ages 2 to 7) where children start to use language and think symbolically but lack the ability for abstract thinking.

Transform Information

The process of changing or converting data and information into a different format or structure for understanding or analysis.