A performance appraisal approach designed to measure how frequently employees exhibit certain behaviors is:
A) management by objectives.
B) behaviorally anchored rating scales.
C) a behavior observation scale.
D) a trait scale.

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A behavior observation scale measures how frequently employees exhibit certain behaviors. Management by objectives (A) focuses on setting specific goals and objectives for employees, behaviorally anchored rating scales (B) assess specific behavioral examples in relation to job performance, and a trait scale (D) measures an employee's personality traits rather than specific behaviors.

A Performance Appraisal Approach Designed to Measure How Frequently Employees