The Internal Hire (Scenario)

question 9

Multiple Choice

The Internal Hire (Scenario)
Wade McKenzie is a new sales manager for The Medi-Mac Group, a medical supply company based in Ontario. Wade was hired from within the firm and he is now supervising many of the people he formerly worked with, including two friends with whom he competed for his new job. As a result, Wade is concerned about potential problems stemming from the performance evaluation process, and is conducting research on the advantages and disadvantages of various methods.
-Upon starting his new job,Wade met with each of his new subordinates individually.Prior to this meeting,Wade took the time to write out a subjective description of what he perceived to be the strengths and weaknesses of each employee.Wade is utilizing which of the following performance appraisal methods?

• A)graphic rating scales
• B)written essays
• C)multiperson comparison
• D)BARS
• E)MBO

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