CODESP Performance Evaluation and Appraisal

Question 1

Which rating error occurs when a supervisor allows one outstanding trait to positively influence all other ratings of an employee?

Accepted Answer

Halo effect

Answer

The halo effect occurs when one positive characteristic causes the rater to rate all other dimensions more favorably than warranted.

Question 2

In a behaviorally anchored rating scale (BARS), performance levels are defined by:

Accepted Answer

Specific examples of observable job behaviors

Answer

BARS links each rating level to specific behavioral examples, making evaluations more objective and consistent.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a performance appraisal in a public sector merit system?

Accepted Answer

To provide a basis for personnel decisions and employee development

Answer

In merit systems, performance appraisals serve as objective documentation supporting promotions, pay decisions, and employee growth.

Question 4

Which appraisal method requires supervisors to rank all employees from highest to lowest performer?

Accepted Answer

Straight ranking

Answer

Straight ranking places each employee in sequential order from best to worst, while forced distribution assigns employees to predetermined percentage categories.

Question 5

An employee who consistently receives 'meets expectations' ratings regardless of actual performance variations is experiencing which supervisor error?

Accepted Answer

Central tendency

Answer

Central tendency error occurs when raters avoid extreme ratings and cluster all evaluations near the midpoint of the scale.

CODESP - Cooperative Organization for the Development of Employee Selection Procedures Practice Test

CODESP - Cooperative Organization for the Development of Employee Selection Procedures Practice Test

CODESP Performance Evaluation and Appraisal