Chapter 6   Performance Management and Appraisal

Chapter 6   Performance Management and Appraisal

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

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A Framework for Human Resource Management, 7e (Dessler)

Chapter 6   Performance Management and Appraisal

 

1) The process of evaluating an employee’s current and/or past performance relative to his or her performance standards is called ________.

1. A) recruitment
2. B) employee selection
3. C) performance appraisal
4. D) organizational development

Answer:  C

Diff: 1             Page Ref: 158

Objective:  Chapter objective 1

 

2) When goal setting, performance appraisal, and development are consolidated into a single, common system designed to ensure that employee performance supports a company’s strategy, it is called ________.

1. A) strategic organizational development
2. B) performance management
3. C) performance appraisal
4. D) human resource management

Answer:  B

Diff: 1             Page Ref: 159

Objective:  Chapter objective 1

 

3) Managers following a traditional performance appraisal system will typically meet with employees on a ________ basis.

1. A) weekly
2. B) monthly
3. C) bi-monthly
4. D) yearly

Answer:  D

Diff: 2             Page Ref: 159

Objective:  Chapter objective 1

 

4) Which of the following is not one of the guidelines for effective goal setting?

1. A) assign specific goals
2. B) assign measurable goals
3. C) assign challenging but doable goals
4. D) assign consequences for performance

Answer:  D

Diff: 2             Page Ref: 160

Objective:  Chapter objective 1

 

 

5) The “S” in the acronym for SMART goals stands for ________.

1. A) specific
2. B) straightforward
3. C) strategic
4. D) support

Answer:  A

Diff: 1             Page Ref: 160

Objective:  Chapter objective 1

6) The “M” in the acronym for SMART goals stands for ________.

1. A) moderate
2. B) measurable
3. C) meaningful
4. D) merit

Answer:  B

Diff: 2             Page Ref: 160

Objective:  Chapter objective 1