WGU C232 Intro to Human Resource Management: topic 7, Questions and answers, VERIFIED 2024

Forced Distribution Appraisal - -A performance-evaluation method in which a superior must assign only a certain proportion of subordinates to each of several categories with respect to each other. A common one may be divided into five categories, with a fixed percentage of all subordinates in a group falling within each of these categories. Narrative Essay Appraisal - -Performance Evaluation method in which the rater describes the employee's strengths and weaknesses and suggests methods for improving performance. Paired Comparison Appraisal - -A performance-evaluation method in which each employee is compared to every other incumbent, two at a time on a single standard, to determine which is "better." Peer Appraisal - -Performance Assessment of an employee's performance or future success by his or her work colleagues. Often considered an effective tool when teamwork and participation are part of the organizational culture. Straight Ranking Appraisal - -A performance-evaluation method in which a superior lists the subordinates in order, from best to worst, usually on the basis of overall performance. List the Administrative use of Performance Appraisals (PA)/Evaluations. - -1. Salary in-/de-creases 2. Demotions 3. Layoff 4. Promotions/transfers 5. Terminations List the Development use of Performance Appraisals (PA)/Evaluations. - -1. Identify training needs