A new nurse manager questions another manager as to the method of performance evaluation that focuses on personal traits and characteristics. The other manager explains it:
1. Is job related.
2. Can be used for a variety of job descriptions.
3. Can be useful in staff development.
4. Can help prevent legal accusation of discrimination.
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Explanation: 1. An evaluation that focuses on traits and personal characteristics such as ?handles stress well?
can be used for a variety of job descriptions. The manager can use the same tool to evaluate
licensed and unlicensed personnel. Job-related staff development and prevention of legal
discrimination are disadvantages of a traits and personal characteristics evaluation system.
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A) True B) False
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