An ICU nurse manager prefers to utilize a ?results-oriented system? when evaluating employees because:
1. It allows for comparison between employees.
2. The employee knows in advance what is expected.
3. It is apparent when an employee stands out against peers.
4. Not all employees are excellent and not all employees can receive an ?excellent? evaluation.
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Explanation: 1. A results-oriented system evaluates an employee based upon outcomes, and the employee
knows what is expected. This appraisal system is quantifiable, objective, and easily measured.
Comparative judgments measure employees against peers. Not all employees can be
?excellent? when being measured comparatively.
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