When an appraiser rates employees based on items on a continuum with the points reflecting actual behaviors on a given job, this type of evaluation is called ________.
A) BARS
B) critical incident
C) graphic rating scale
D) group order ranking
E) assessment center evaluation

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Behaviorally anchored rating scales (BARS) combine major elements from the critical incident and graphic rating scale approaches. The appraiser rates the employees on items along a continuum, but the items are examples of actual behavior on the job rather than general descriptions or traits.

When an Appraiser Rates Employees Based on Items on a Continuum