Which of the following statements is true of objective and subjective measures of performance appraisals?
A) Objective measures can be observed and subjective measures require judgment on the part of the evaluator.
B) Subjective measures can be observed and objective measures require judgment on the part of the evaluator.
C) Both subjective and objective measures require judgment on the part of the evaluator and cannot be observed.
D) Both subjective and objective measures can be observed and do not require judgment on the part of an evaluator.

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Objective measures are those that can be quantified and observed, such as sales figures or production rates. Subjective measures, on the other hand, involve judgment and evaluations made by the evaluator, such as ratings of employee behaviors or attitudes. Therefore, objective measures can be observed while subjective measures require judgment on the part of the evaluator.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Objective and Subjective