The First Step in Developing a Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale

question 100

Multiple Choice

The first step in developing a behaviorally anchored rating scale is to ________.

• A) develop performance dimensions
• B) generate critical incidents
• C) compare subordinates
• D) reallocate incidents
• E) scale incidents

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Definitions:

Total Fixed Costs

The overall sum of all costs that do not change with the level of output, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Total Costs

The aggregate expense incurred in the production and delivery of goods or services, combining direct, indirect, fixed, and variable costs.

Total Variable Costs

This represents the sum of all costs that vary with the level of output in the production process, such as materials and labor directly involved in making a product.

Average Fixed Costs (AFC)

The fixed costs of production (not varying with output) divided by the quantity of output produced; typically decreases as production increases.