Which performance evaluation technique relies on identifying and recording specific, critical employee behaviors that lead to exceptional success or failure in a job?
AGraphic Rating Scale
BCritical Incident Method
CBehaviorally Anchored Rating Scale
DForced Choice Method
Explanation
• Critical Incident Method involves keeping a detailed log of specific positive or negative employee behaviors that directly impact job outcomes.
• It provides concrete, factual evidence for performance feedback rather than vague generalities.
• It forms the foundation for developing complex appraisal tools like BARS.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Performance Management
- Subtopic: Appraisal Methods

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