Performance Appraisal Quiz

What is the main purpose of performance appraisal?

• To increase employee workload

• To punish employees

• To provide motivation to improve work

• To ignore employee performance

Who is traditionally the most logical choice for evaluating employee performance?

• Peers

• Immediate supervisors

• Customers

• Subordinates

What does PA stand for?

• Performance Appraisal

• Professional Assessment

• Personal Appraisal

• Performance Assessment

Which method uses feedback from multiple sources?

• Graphic Rating Scale

• Forced Distribution

• Critical Incidents

• 360-Degree Feedback

What is a disadvantage of the Forced Distribution method?

• It is easy to implement

• It can create unhealthy competition

• It encourages teamwork

• It is very accurate

What is the purpose of self-evaluation?

• To ignore performance

• To avoid feedback

• To keep supervisors informed

• To blame others

What is the Recency Effect?

• Ignoring all performance

• Focusing on recent incidents

• Evaluating based on peers

• Focusing on past performance

What does the term 'halo effect' refer to?

• Neutral view of performance

• Ignoring performance completely

• Positive view affecting all ratings

• Negative view affecting all ratings

What is a common error in performance appraisal?

• Accurate feedback

• Objective measures

• Bias and prejudice

• Clear communication

What is the main focus of Performance Management?

• Focusing only on training

• Ignoring organizational goals

• Minimizing employee feedback

• Maximizing employee productivity