HRM Quiz Chapter 4

What is the main purpose of an employee performance management system?

• To ensure that every employee works in a manner aligned with organizational goals

• To provide documentation for disciplinary proceedings

• To set objectives for the next time period

• To give rewards for good performance

What are the benefits of a performance appraisal system?

• Provides a channel of communication between managers and their subordinates

• Assists in identifying training needs

• Provides documentation for disciplinary proceedings

• Encourages quality performance by rewarding those who do well

What are the factors affecting employee performance?

• Recency effect

• Halo effect

• Prejudice and stereotyping

• Central tendency

What are the requirements for implementing an appraisal system?

• Reliable and unbiased as far as possible

• Acceptable and understandable

• Customized to the needs of the organization

• Receive top management support

What are the potential biases in performance appraisal?

• Recency effect

• Central tendency

• Fatigue

• Halo effect

What are the key components of an effective employee performance management system?

• Setting clear and measurable objectives

• Regular feedback and coaching

• Performance evaluation based on predetermined criteria

• All of the above

How can organizations mitigate the impact of biases in performance appraisal?

• Implementing multiple evaluators for each employee

• Training managers on recognizing and avoiding biases

• Using a variety of performance evaluation methods

• All of the above

What role does employee engagement play in performance management?

• High employee engagement leads to better performance

• Low employee engagement has no impact on performance

• Employee engagement is not related to performance

• Employee engagement only affects job satisfaction

How does a forced ranking performance appraisal system work?

• It encourages collaboration and teamwork

• It requires managers to rank employees in a predetermined distribution

• It focuses on individual performance without any comparison

• It provides equal ratings to all employees

What are the potential challenges of implementing a performance management system?

• Resistance from employees and managers

• Increased productivity and efficiency

• Enhanced employee satisfaction

• Improved communication within the organization