Monitor Staff Performance Revision

What is the importance of regular check-ins between managers and employees in performance management?

• • They provide an opportunity for ongoing communication, feedback, and goal alignment

• • They waste time and resources

• • They create a sense of hierarchy

• • They are only necessary for underperforming employees

Answer explanation

A common error when evaluating employee performance in which the rater does not diligently measure performance, provide feedback and document results and often cannot remember the earlier part of the performance period is called:

• Personal bias

• Recency

• Halo effect

• Prejudice

Performance management is about setting mutually agreed-upon goals. State true or false. 

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Performance management involves setting mutually agreed-upon goals between managers and employees. This ensures that both parties are aligned and have a clear understanding of what needs to be achieved. By setting these goals, performance expectations are established, and progress can be measured and evaluated effectively. Therefore, the statement "Performance management is about setting mutually agreed-upon goals" is true.

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  Performance management is about just the appraisal form and/or system. State true or false.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Performance management is not just about the appraisal form and/or system. It involves a comprehensive process that includes setting goals, providing feedback, coaching, and development opportunities, as well as evaluating and recognizing performance. The appraisal form and system are just one component of the overall performance management process.

Why is it important for performance standards to align with organizational goals?

• To drive organizational success and employee performance

• To create confusion among employees

• To ensure employees are not aware of organizational objectives

• To hinder employee development
  

Answer explanation

What is the primary purpose of performance management?

• Employee punishment

• Employee development and improvement

• Micromanagement

• Salary negotiation

What is the significance of employee self-assessment in performance management?

• Adds unnecessary paperwork .

• Enhances self-awareness and accountability.

• Discourages employee engagement.

• Skips management responsibility.

What is the purpose of a performance appraisal meeting?

• To criticize employees

• To discuss employee career aspirations

• To provide feedback and set future goals

• To ignore performance issues

In the context of performance management, what does the term "360-degree view" refer to?

• Feedback from a single source

• Feedback from all directions (peers, subordinates, superiors)

• Focusing only on individual tasks

• Ignoring feedback altogether

Who typically conducts performance appraisals?

• Only the HR department

• Only immediate supervisors

• A combination of supervisors and employees

• External consultants