Performance Management and Appraisal Quiz

What is the primary focus of performance management?

• Hiring new employees

• Setting financial goals

• Aligning employee performance with organizational goals

• Conducting annual reviews

Which of the following is NOT an objective of performance management?

• Enhancing productivity

• Providing constructive feedback

• Identifying training needs

• Increasing employee turnover

What is the first phase of the performance management cycle?

• Development

• Reviewing

• Planning

• Monitoring

Which type of performance appraisal involves feedback from multiple sources?

• 360-degree feedback assessment

• Self-assessment

• Negotiated appraisal

• Peer assessment

What is the 'Halo Effect' in performance appraisal?

• Rating based on a single negative trait

• Rating based on past performance

• Rating based on a single positive trait

• Rating all employees as average

Which bias occurs when a rater gives all employees average ratings?

• Central Tendency

• Spillover Effect

• First Impression

• Personal Bias

What is a key benefit of conducting performance appraisals?

• To limit career progression

• To avoid employee feedback

• To ensure fair evaluations

• To increase employee dissatisfaction

What does SMART stand for in goal setting?

• Specific, Manageable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-sensitive

• Strategic, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timed

• Simple, Manageable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely

• Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

Which of the following is a best practice for effective performance management?

• Using outdated technology

• Conducting appraisals only once a year

• Regular check-ins and feedback

• Avoiding employee involvement

What is the purpose of the development/feedback phase in the performance cycle?

• To conduct peer reviews

• To provide feedback and identify areas for improvement

• To set new goals

• To finalize salary increases