Question

If a manager considers one employee at a time and circles a number/word to signify the degree to which that employee demonstrates a particular trait, he/she is using
a.mixed-standard scale. critical-incident approach. graphic rating scale. behavioral observation scale. behaviorally anchored rating scale.

Answer 1

The manager is likely using a graphic rating scale when assessing his employees. The graphic rating scale is a way of having to rate the traits of an individual and a way of having to quantify the behaviors of the individuals that are employed.