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Assessment & Evaluation Techniques Flashcards

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  1. A manager wants to assess an office assistant's ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Which evaluation method is MOST appropriate?

    Answer: In-basket exercise

    An in-basket exercise simulates real work scenarios where the employee must prioritize and respond to multiple tasks, directly measuring multitasking ability.

  2. Which of the following is a primary disadvantage of using only self-assessments in employee evaluations?

    Answer: They may be inflated due to leniency bias

    Self-assessments frequently suffer from leniency bias, where employees rate themselves more favorably than objective measures would support.

  3. In a 360-degree feedback system, which group provides input that is typically MOST useful for identifying development opportunities?

    Answer: Subordinates

    Subordinates observe day-to-day supervisory behaviors and communication styles that supervisors may not see, making their feedback uniquely valuable for development.

  4. An office manager notices scores on a skills test cluster around the middle range, with few very high or very low scores. This distribution is called:

    Answer: Normal distribution

    A normal distribution, or bell curve, has most scores clustered around the mean with fewer scores at the extremes.

  5. Which evaluation timing strategy involves assessing employee performance continuously rather than only at year-end?

    Answer: Formative evaluation

    Formative evaluation is ongoing and designed to provide feedback during the process, allowing for course corrections before a final review.

  6. When evaluating clerical accuracy, which metric is MOST objective?

    Answer: Number of data entry errors per 1,000 keystrokes

    Error rate per keystroke is a quantifiable, measurable metric that removes subjective interpretation from accuracy assessment.

  7. A COA candidate is asked to evaluate the effectiveness of a new filing system. Which step should come FIRST?

    Answer: Define the criteria and standards for an effective filing system

    Establishing clear criteria and standards before collecting data ensures the evaluation is focused, consistent, and produces meaningful conclusions.