MAPr 105_Performance Management and Employee Development

The overall objective of a developmental plan is to encourage continuous learning, performance improvement, and personal growth.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Developmental plans should keep the needs of both the organization and the employee in mind.

• TRUE
• FALSE

In 360-degree feedback systems, information is gathered from an employee’s peers, customers, subordinates, and supervisors.

• TRUE
• FALSE

If there are no promotion opportunities available in an organization, then it should not write developmental plans for its employees.

• TRUE
• FALSE

360-degree feedback should only be used for administrative purposes.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Which of the following objectives are objectives of developmental plans?

• Sustain current performance
• Improve performance
• Prepare employees for advancement
• All of the above

Developmental activities include:

• On-the-job training
• Courses
• Job rotation
• All of the above

___________ is/are a developmental process that consists of a one-on-one relationship between a senior (mentor) and junior (protégé) employee:

• Job rotation
• Self-guided reading
• Mentoring
• Temporary assignments

Direct supervisor's responsibilities regarding employee development include:

• Explaining the probability the employee has of being successful
• Developing hard-to-reach goals and objectives
• Providing resources and guidance on developmental activities
• Reviewing the employee's progress toward goals

Which of the following questions should be answered to determine if an organization is prepared to implement a 360-degree feedback system:

• Does the organization value input and participation in decision making?
• Is cooperation evident among employees from different units or departments?
• Is there little or no fear of speaking up?
• All of the above