John,a Sales Manager with a Local Coffee Distributor,sits Down with Each

question 31

Multiple Choice

John,a sales manager with a local coffee distributor,sits down with each salesperson at the beginning of the fiscal year to determine performance targets for the year.Then,on a regular basis,John reviews each employee's performance against these jointly determined targets.What performance appraisal method is John likely using?

• A) graphic rating scale
• B) management by objectives
• C) results anchored rating scales
• D) behavioural observation scales

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