20) Which of the following is the most likely problem ofsupervisors evaluating subordinates?

A) focusing too much on a single performance standard

B) coordinating employee training needs and programs

C) being responsible for only one department within the firm

D) lacking opportunities to observe the employee's jobperformance

22) In the current business climate, firms may want to considerevaluating performance more often because ________.

A) the law requires that companies conduct performanceappraisals often

B) changes in the business climate occur rapidly

C) companies wish to avoid negligent retention

D) companies use performance appraisal as a labor cost savingstool

24) Dixon Manufacturing is a large firm that produces automotiveparts for sports cars. Employees at Dixon receive annualperformance appraisals from their supervisors. However, topexecutives at Dixon have decided that performance appraisals shouldbe conducted more frequently and that a new method of appraisalshould be implemented. Which of the following, if true, bestsupports the argument that the forced distribution method is themost appropriate performance appraisal tool for Dixon to use?

A) Employees at Dixon are provided training opportunities basedon performance appraisal results.

B) Dixon executives want the firm to become a high performingwork system within five years.

C) Dixon will be reducing its workforce and eliminating thelowest performing employees.

D) Supervisors at Dixon work with HR to hire, fire, and trainall employees.

30) How should evaluation criteria for a performance appraisalsystem be determined?

A) job analysis

B) observation

C) strategic planning

D) job specification