Performance Management Quiz

________________ is a continuous process of identifying, measuring, and developing the performance of individuals and teams and aligning performance with the strategic goals of the organization.

• Strategic planning

• Performance management

• Reward system

• Performance appraisal

The meaningfulness characteristic of performance management systems includes all the following EXCEPT:

• Standards and evaluations are important and relevant

• All functions that an employee performs are evaluated

• System should evaluate performance regularly

• Evaluator skill should be developed continuously

The ___________ purpose of PM systems is to furnish valid and useful information for making employment decisions including salary adjustments, promotions, and terminations.

• strategic

• informational

• administrative

• developmental

An ideal PM system is __________, which means that performance is evaluated and feedback is given on an ongoing basis, the appraisal meeting consists of two-way communication, and performance standards are clear.

• open

• standardized

• ethical

• specific

PM system information is important for the effective implementation of which of the following HR function(s)?

• Workforce planning

• Training

• Recruitment and selection

• All of these are correct

Which of the following does the text identify as a possible danger of a poorly implemented performance management system?

• Salaries must be increased.

• Poorly performing employees will always stay at the organization.

• No time or money is spent on the system.

• Motivation to perform is decreased.

All of the following are characteristics of an ideal performance management system EXCEPT:

• Reliability

• Meaningfulness

• Inexpensive

• Thorough

The performance management system should link to other human resources and development activities EXCEPT:

• Training

• Workforce planning

• Recruitment and hiring

• Financial accounting

Current factors that are bringing about changes to the performance management process include all of the following EXCEPT:

• Big Data

• Demographic changes in the workforce

• Equal pay legislation

• Electronic performance monitoring

Information gained from the organizational maintenance purpose of a PM system is used for all of the following EXCEPT:

• Workforce planning

• Creating job descriptions

• Evaluating the effectiveness of HR interventions

• Creating talent inventories