What Role Does Wasta Play in the Effectiveness of Performance

question 63

Multiple Choice

What role does wasta play in the effectiveness of performance appraisal in the Middle East?

• A) Wasta is a mandate for strict performance appraisal interviews.
• B) Wasta precludes women from being the subject of performance appraisal.
• C) Wasta places merit as a higher priority than family connections.
• D) Wasta places family connections as a higher priority than merit.

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