Appraisal is a complex human relations and political exercise. Which of the following is NOT necessarily a helpful factor in the design of an appraisal scheme?

................ is 'a process to establish a shared understanding about what is to be achieved, and an approach to managing and developing people in order to achieve it'.

Which two words correctly completes this definition?

.................. is the name given to gathering of appraisals from the individual, superiors, subordinates, peers and co-workers and customers.

Which word or phrase correctly completes this sentence?

Which of the following criteria would NOT be suitable for evaluating an appraisal system?

A sales team is assessed according to the number of sales calls made, number of leads generated, and number and value of sales made.

Which appraisal technique is described in this example?

In an appraisal interview, the manager tells the subordinate how he has been assessed – good and bad – and then gives him a chance to put questions, suggest improvement targets, explain shortcomings and identify problems.

Using Maier's classification, what is the name given to this approach to appraisal interviewing?

A manager is assessing the performance of her team members. In accordance with the appraisal system of the organisation, she has been given a list of characteristics and performance elements, with notes on how to interpret and apply the terms: 'integrity', 'punctuality' and so on. She is required to comment on how each appraisee measures up in terms of each factor.

Which appraisal technique is this organisation using?

Which of the following is an advantage to all employees of having a formal appraisal system?

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of performance appraisal?

Which of the following are meaningful criteria for measuring the effectiveness of an appraisal scheme?

(i) Serious intent
(ii) Fairness
(iii) Efficiency
(iv) Co-operation
(v) Results

All of the following, except one, are sound principles for devising performance measures. Which is the exception?

Which of the following is likely to be the most objective approach to appraisal?

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to effective appraisal?