Performance Management and Employee Development

Which of the following is an example is NOT developmental activity?

• Attending a conference

• Self-guided reading

• Employee comment

• Getting a degree

What is an example of a developmental activity "in addition to on-the-job"?

• Mentoring

• Job rotation

• Temporary assignments

• Attending a professional conference

Which stakeholder in the development process helps guide the development and supports its success?

• Peers

• Direct supervisor

• Customers

• Subordinates

What type of developmental activity involves learning through experience on the job?

• Self-guided reading

• Job rotation

• Conference attendance

• Degree programs

Why is 360-degree feedback considered most useful?

• It helps employees understand performance from multiple perspectives

• It is a cost-effective performance management system

• It allows employees to focus only on their strengths

• It is used solely for administrative decisions

What is one advantage of a 360-degree feedback system?

• It decreases the need for employee evaluation

• It reduces the possibility of biases

• It eliminates the need for direct supervision

• It solely focuses on negative feedback

What is one key risk of using 360-degree feedback systems?

• It focuses too much on rewards

• Negative feedback may harm employees if not handled constructively

• It increases employee disengagement

• It creates immediate improvements in employee performance

Anonymity is not a necessary feature of a good 360-degree feedback system.

• True

• False

A 360-degree feedback system should always be used for administrative purposes, like promotions or salary increases.

• True

• False

Job rotation and mentoring are examples of developmental activities.

• True

• False