In relative judgments employees are compared to one another, while in absolute judgments...
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In relative judgments employees are compared to one another, while in absolute judgments employees are compared against performance standards.
a. True
b. False
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Judgement refers to the ability of an individual to make a specific decision. Judgement is usually made based on the evidence provided by an individual. The evidence can be measured attributes. People who are given the mandate by the constitution to judge criminal cases are known as judges.
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Human Resource Controls: Appraisals, Discipline, Observations & Training
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This lesson will explain various human resource controls, including employee appraisals, discipline, observations and types of training as part of the management process.
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