1.   Which of the following is TRUE when using performance feedback? Answer Performance feedback should be used in a session no more than once per year. Managers and employees should be well prepared during a session of performance feedback. Employees should not be permitted to voice their opinions during a session of performance feedback. Content should emphasize personality not behaviors during a session of performance feedback. 4 points    Question 2 1.   Which of the following is an ethical issue that may result from using performance management systems? Answer Avoidance of discrimination Protection of employee privacy Monitor and improve employee productivity Information for employee development 4 points    Question 3 1.   Lawsuits related to discrimination or unjust dismissal may arise if: Answer an employee feels decisions were based on traits other than behavior or performance. there is a defensible performance management system based on valid job analysis. an employee can have upper level managers review evaluations or request an appeal. requirements for job success are clearly communicated to employees. 4 points    Question 4 1.   Training traditionally focuses on: Answer preparing employees for other jobs in the organization. increasing employees' ability to move into jobs that may not exist yet. helping employees prepare for changes in current jobs and responsibilities. helping employees improve their performance in their current job. 4 points    Question 5 1.   Which of the purposes of performance management is to help the organization achieve its business objectives? Answer Strategic purpose Administrative purpose Developmental purpose Managerial purpose 4 points    Question 6 1.   Succession planning is a form of employee development that is: Answer designed to help women and minorities break through the glass ceiling. designed to identify high potential employees to fill top management positions. designed to help current managers use skills successfully in managing. designed to help employees gain exposure to a more diverse set of problems. 4 points    Question 7 1.   A basic career management system involves the following steps: Answer fit with strategy, validity, reliability, acceptability, and specific feedback. fit with strategy, validity, goal setting, action planning, and follow-up. data gathering, feedback, performance, ranking, and specific feedback. data gathering, feedback, goal setting, action planning, and follow-up. 4 points    Question 8 1.   Part of planning an effective performance management system includes the following criteria: Answer fit with strategy, validity, reliability, acceptability, and specific feedback. fit with strategy, validity, goal setting, action planning, and follow-up. data gathering, feedback, performance, ranking, and specific feedback. data gathering, feedback, goal setting, action planning, and follow-up. 4 points    Quest ...

1. 1.
Which of the following is TRUE when using performance
feedback?
Answer
Performance feedback should be used in a session no more than
once per year.
Managers and employees should be well prepared during a
session of performance feedback.
Employees should not be permitted to voice their opinions
during a session of performance feedback.
Content should emphasize personality not behaviors during a
session of performance feedback.
4 points
Question 2
1.
Which of the following is an ethical issue that may result from
using performance management systems?
Answer
Avoidance of discrimination
Protection of employee privacy

2. Monitor and improve employee productivity
Information for employee development
4 points
Question 3
1.
Lawsuits related to discrimination or unjust dismissal may arise
if:
Answer
an employee feels decisions were based on traits other than
behavior or performance.
there is a defensible performance management system based on
valid job analysis.
an employee can have upper level managers review evaluations
or request an appeal.
requirements for job success are clearly communicated to
employees.
4 points
Question 4
1.
Training traditionally focuses on:
Answer
preparing employees for other jobs in the organization.

3. increasing employees' ability to move into jobs that may not
exist yet.
helping employees prepare for changes in current jobs and
responsibilities.
helping employees improve their performance in their current
job.
4 points
Question 5
1.
Which of the purposes of performance management is to help
the organization achieve its business objectives?
Answer
Strategic purpose
Administrative purpose
Developmental purpose
Managerial purpose
4 points
Question 6
1.
Succession planning is a form of employee development that is:
Answer
designed to help women and minorities break through the glass

4. ceiling.
designed to identify high potential employees to fill top
management positions.
designed to help current managers use skills successfully in
managing.
designed to help employees gain exposure to a more diverse set
of problems.
4 points
Question 7
1.
A basic career management system involves the following steps:
Answer
fit with strategy, validity, reliability, acceptability, and specific
feedback.
fit with strategy, validity, goal setting, action planning, and
follow-up.
data gathering, feedback, performance, ranking, and specific
feedback.
data gathering, feedback, goal setting, action planning, and
follow-up.
4 points
Question 8

5. 1.
Part of planning an effective performance management system
includes the following criteria:
Answer
fit with strategy, validity, reliability, acceptability, and specific
feedback.
fit with strategy, validity, goal setting, action planning, and
follow-up.
data gathering, feedback, performance, ranking, and specific
feedback.
data gathering, feedback, goal setting, action planning, and
follow-up.
4 points
Question 9
1.
The process that managers use to ensure employee activities
contribute to organizational goals is called:
Answer
project management.
total quality management.
management by objectives.

6. performance management.
4 points
Question 10
1.
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, assessment centers,
benchmarks, and the 360-degree feedback are all examples of
what?
Answer
Job experiences
Formal education
Types of assessment
Interpersonal relationships
11. Define the three broad purposes for performance
management, and provide an example of a situation that relates
to each purpose.
Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are
required to use at least your textbook as source material for
your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.
12. Discuss the importance of legal compliance with federal
employment laws and regulations as well as ethical issues that
govern appraisals and performance management. Provide
examples.

7. Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are
required to use at least your textbook as source material for
your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.