Traditional Performance Evaluation Methods

What does the graphic rating scale typically evaluate?

• Team performance only

• Traits and behaviors on a scale

• Project completion rates

• Peer feedback levels

A main advantage of the graphic rating scale is:

• It removes all subjectivity

• It's simple and quantifiable

• It includes detailed behavioral notes

• It avoids all types of bias

A key limitation of graphic rating scales is:

• They take too long to complete

• They are not legally acceptable

• They may result in central tendency bias

• They don't apply to individual evaluations

Which of the following would most likely be a trait rated using a graphic rating scale?

• Number of projects completed

• Problem-solving ability

• Peer comparison ratio

• Customer base size

Which error is common when using a graphic rating scale?

• Forced distribution

• Paired error

• Halo effect

• Weighting bias

What does the ranking method require the evaluator to do?

• Use a numerical scale

• Write an essay about each employee

• Compare employees and list from best to worst

• Record specific incidents

One advantage of the ranking method is:

• It is behaviorally based

• It eliminates inter-rater bias

• It is simple to use and forces differentiation

• It offers detailed feedback for development

Which is a common criticism of the ranking method?

• It is too technical

• It discourages competition

• It is unfair in teams where all members perform well

• It doesn't allow comparisons

When is the ranking method most effective?

• In large organizations with high turnover

• In teams with diverse performance levels

• In groups where performance is identical

• When used with MBO

The ranking method assumes that:

• Each employee is better than others

• Performance is equal across the board

• Evaluators will use behavior-based metrics

• Performance cannot be compared