All of the Following Are Common Reasons Why Performance Appraisal

question 38

Multiple Choice

All of the following are common reasons why performance appraisal systems are ineffective EXCEPT

• A) managers lack the courage to tell subordinates they are performing inadequately.
• B) managers and subordinates collude to inflate performance appraisals.
• C) managers inflate evaluations to protect subordinates from being fired or losing promotions.
• D) managers use the performance appraisal system to achieve political goals.

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Definitions:

Spotlight Effect

The spotlight effect is the psychological tendency to overestimate the extent to which our actions and appearance are noticed by others.

Personal Appearance

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A psychological state characterized by feelings of anxiety, unease, or apprehension.

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