Question 1

Which term is used to identify the effect that occurs when the appraisal is based on recent performance over less recent performance during the evaluation period?

Accepted Answer

A)  Halo 
B)  Horns 
C)  Recency 
D)  Mathew 
A)  Halo 
B)  Horns 
C)  Recency 
D)  Mathew

Question 2

Which statement identifies an important consideration when using management by objectives (MBO) as a performance appraisal tool?

Accepted Answer

A)  The manager determines the objectives each employee should accomplish during the upcoming evaluation period 
B)  Employees determine the objectives their manager should accomplish during the upcoming evaluation period 
C)  The manager's role is supportive, assisting employees to reach goals by counseling and coaching 
D)  Managers should encourage employees to set lofty, difficult goals in an effort to stretch the employees to their maximum 
A)  The manager determines the objectives each employee should accomplish during the upcoming evaluation period 
B)  Employees determine the objectives their manager should accomplish during the upcoming evaluation period 
C)  The manager's role is supportive, assisting employees to reach goals by counseling and coaching 
D)  Managers should encourage employees to set lofty, difficult goals in an effort to stretch the employees to their maximum

Question 3

How does a leader effectively use a performance appraisal?

Accepted Answer

A)  To motive staff 
B)  To identify staff educational needs 
C)  To follow up on identified deficiencies 
D)  To provide feedback on work performance 
A)  To motive staff 
B)  To identify staff educational needs 
C)  To follow up on identified deficiencies 
D)  To provide feedback on work performance

Question 4

The nurse-manager is preparing for the unit ward clerk's annual evaluation and sends out a short questionnaire requesting feedback on the ward clerk's effectiveness in her job. The nurse-manager sent the request to one doctor who uses the unit frequently, to a staff nurse on each shift, to the housekeeping department head, and to the head of the volunteer program. In additio n, the nurse-manager interviews three patients to determine how courteous the ward clerk is when answering call lights from the unit desk. What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peer review 
B)  A 360-degree evaluation 
C)  An overreaching performance review 
D)  An anecdotal performance review 
A)  Peer review 
B)  A 360-degree evaluation 
C)  An overreaching performance review 
D)  An anecdotal performance review

Question 5

What is the primary goal of a performance appraisal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Promotion of employee growth 
B)  Compliance with stated regulations 
C)  Identification of ineffective staff 
D)  Providing a basis for staff wage increases 
A)  Promotion of employee growth 
B)  Compliance with stated regulations 
C)  Identification of ineffective staff 
D)  Providing a basis for staff wage increases

Which term is used to identify the effect that occurs when the appraisal is based on recent performance over less recent performance during the evaluation period?

Which statement identifies an important consideration when using management by objectives (MBO) as a performance appraisal tool?

How does a leader effectively use a performance appraisal?

What is the primary goal of a performance appraisal?

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Classical Vierws of Leadership and Management

Twenty-First-Century Thinking About Leadership and Management

Ethical Issues

Legal and Legislative Issues

Patient, Sübordinate, Worklace, and Professional Advocacy

Organicational Planning

Planned Change

Time Management

Piscal Plaming

Career Planning and Development in Nursing

Organizational Structure

Organizational, Politicil, Ane Personal Power

Organizing Pationt Care

Employec Recruitment, Selection, Placement, and Indoctrination

Socializing and Educating Staff in a Learning Organization

Staffing Needs and Soheduling

Creating a Motivating Climate

Organizational, Interpersonal, and Group Communication

Delegation

Effective Conflict Resolution and Negotiation

Collective Bargaining, Unionization, and Employment Laws

Quality Control

Problem Employees: Rule Breakers, Marginal Employees, and the Chemically or Psychologically Impaired

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Exam 24: Performance Appraisal

Which term is used to identify the effect that occurs when the appraisal is based on recent performance over less recent performance during the evaluation period?

Which statement identifies an important consideration when using management by objectives (MBO) as a performance appraisal tool?

How does a leader effectively use a performance appraisal?

What is the primary goal of a performance appraisal?

Decision Making, Problem Solving Critical Thinking, and Clinical Reasoning: Requisites for Successful Leadership and Management

Classical Vierws of Leadership and Management

Twenty-First-Century Thinking About Leadership and Management

Ethical Issues

Legal and Legislative Issues

Patient, Sübordinate, Worklace, and Professional Advocacy

Organicational Planning

Planned Change

Time Management

Piscal Plaming

Career Planning and Development in Nursing

Organizational Structure

Organizational, Politicil, Ane Personal Power

Organizing Pationt Care

Employec Recruitment, Selection, Placement, and Indoctrination

Socializing and Educating Staff in a Learning Organization

Staffing Needs and Soheduling

Creating a Motivating Climate

Organizational, Interpersonal, and Group Communication

Delegation

Effective Conflict Resolution and Negotiation

Collective Bargaining, Unionization, and Employment Laws

Quality Control

Problem Employees: Rule Breakers, Marginal Employees, and the Chemically or Psychologically Impaired

Filters