When Supervisors Allow Individual Differences Such as Age, Race, and Sex

question 68

Multiple Choice

When supervisors allow individual differences such as age, race, and sex to affect the appraisal ratings that employees receive, this problem is referred to as

• A)strictness/leniency.
• B)central tendency.
• C)appraisal bias.
• D)halo effect.
• E)trait effect.

Identify the types of archival research and their unique characteristics.

Understand the ethical considerations in observational and archival research.

Understand content analysis and its applications in research.

Recognize the various methods of archival research and their specific uses.

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Definitions:

Bonds Payable

Long-term liabilities represented by bonds that a company must repay to investors at a specified maturity date.

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a company out of its profits to its shareholders in the form of cash.

Common Stock

A type of security that signifies holding an ownership stake in a corporation, reflecting corporate equity possession.

Net Loss

Occurs when a company's expenses exceed its revenues during a specific period of time, indicating a negative financial performance.