Question
According to the video Appraiser Issues (by Professor Loafman), which of the following is (are) the method(s) that can be utilized to alleviate the recency error (or bias)? Select all that apply. There can be more than one answer. a.Limit the number of employees that can receive certain performance grades (i.e., utilize the force distribution method). b.Shorten the evaluation cycle. c. Use graphic rating scales instead of category scales. d. Document the evaluation-related incidents as they arise.
Answer
a b c
- Q: Who is Professor Loafman? A: Professor Loafman is not relevant to the question.
- Q: What is recency error (or bias)? A: Recency error (or bias) is the tendency for evaluators to rate employees based on their most recent performance, rather than the full evaluation period.
- Q: What are the methods to alleviate the recency error (or bias)? A: The methods are: a.Limit the number of employees that can receive certain performance grades (i.e., utilize the force distribution method). b.Shorten the evaluation cycle. c. Use graphic rating scales instead of category scales. d. Document the evaluation-related incidents as they arise.