In Which of the Following Situations Would Peer Ratings Be

question 123

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations would peer ratings be most appropriate?

• A) A group of salespeople meets monthly as a committee to talk about strategies for improving customer relations.
• B) The manager is too busy to meet with each subordinate for a formal appraisal interview.
• C) The members of the work group are highly cohesive and have strong friendships with one another.
• D) The supervisor manages a large geographical region and travels extensively, while the employees work with each other daily.

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Definitions:

Ontogenetic Adaptation

A trait or behavior that has evolved because it contributes to survival and normal development; in one view, infant emotions are ontogenetic adaptations.

Harriet Oster

A researcher known for her work in developmental psychology, particularly in the area of emotional expression in infants.

Normally Responsive Manner

A typical or expected way of responding or reacting to stimuli or interactions in a healthy and functional manner.

Deliberate Attempts

Actions that are consciously and intentionally made to achieve a specific goal or outcome.