Social Comparison Theory Suggests That We Often Learn About Our

question 61

Multiple Choice

Social comparison theory suggests that we often learn about our behaviors:

• A)by comparing one individual's performance with that of another.
• B)by comparing our present performance with our past performance.
• C)by comparing our performance with that of other people.
• D)none of the above.

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Definitions:

Multiple Raters

Involves using several individuals to assess or evaluate employee performance, to increase reliability and objectivity of the evaluation.

Supervisor

An individual within an organization who oversees and directs the work of a group of employees, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and effectively, and that team goals are met.

Behaviourally Anchored Rating Scales

An evaluation tool that rates employee performance based on specific behaviors that are anchored to numerical scales, aiming to reduce subjectivity.

Content Validity

The extent to which a selection instrument, such as a test, adequately samples the knowledge and skills needed to perform a particular job