Dixon Manufacturing is a large firm that produces automotive parts for sports cars. Employees at Dixon receive annual performance appraisals from their supervisors. However, top executives at Dixon have decided that performance appraisals should be conducted more frequently and that a new method of appraisal should be implemented. Which of the following, if True, best supports the argument that the BARS method is the most appropriate performance appraisal tool for Dixon to use?
A) Dixon recently invested in an applicant tracking system to help HR manage recruiting and selection tasks.
B) Dixon supervisors want to provide subordinates with upward feedback to illustrate employee ratings.
C) Dixon has provided HR with a small budget for implementing a new performance appraisal system.
D) Dixon supervisors want specific examples of good and poor behavior in order to facilitate rating discussions.

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D) The BARS method provides examples of an employee's behavior that correspond to a rating scale. This approach facilitates discussion of ratings because it addresses specific behaviors. Upward feedback is given by subordinates about supervisors. BARS is not a cost effective method because each job category requires its own BARS.

Dixon Manufacturing Is a Large Firm That Produces Automotive Parts