All India Management Association (AIMA) 2007 M.B.A Marketing Management Introduction to Management – II - Question Paper

(e) Monitoring progress.


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13. Performance appraisal is a continuous process that focuses on organization’s objectives, task
accomplishment, and personal development. Which of the subsequent is not an objective of a performance
appraisal?
(a) Identification of potential
(b) Compensation administration
(c) Work-force planning
(d) Validation of selection procedures
(e) Enhancing superior-subordinate interpersonal relationship.


14. As the future cannot be predicted with absolute accuracy, career plans are developed in an environment of
uncertainty. In this uncertainty, what should an individual do to formulate a career strategy?
(a) Develop contingency plans
(b) Develop long-range personal and professional goals
(c) Analyze environment threats and opportunities
(d) Develop short-range career objectives and action plans
(e) Monitor progress.


15. Which of the subsequent factor(s) can be measured or evaluated by using Graphic Rating Scales?
I. Quality of work.
II. Attendance.
III. Dependability.
(a) Only (I) above
(b) Only (II) above
(c) Only (III) above
(d) Both (I) and (III) above
(e) All (I), (II) and (III) above.


16. different appraisal techniques are used in organizations. A performance appraisal technique that makes use
of feedback from supervisors, subordinates and co-workers, is known as
(a) Results-oriented appraisal
(b) 360-degree appraisal
(c) Informal appraisal
(d) Graphic rating scale
(e) Behaviorally anchored rating scale.


17. Performance appraisal involves the formal valuation of an individual’s job performance. Which of the
subsequent would not be a useful suggestion for providing effective feedback in an appraisal review?
(a) Make the feedback goal-oriented
(b) Ensure understanding
(c) Keep the feedback impersonal
(d) Direct negative feedback toward behavior that is uncontrollable
(e) Focus on specific behaviors.

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