Manager and Individual Assessment Test - the question form
Questions: 80 · 15 minutes
1. A manager should listen carefully to an employee, even if the employee goes off topic.
1 - True
2 - False
2. Individual review often creates a calmer and more productive work atmosphere.
True
False
3. If an employee wants to ask for advice, they should arrange a meeting in advance.
1 – True
2 – False
4. It is better to avoid disappointing results during an individual assessment.
1 – True
2 – False
5. Individual review is more effective when it is planned for the year.
1 – True
2 – False
6. A manager should know the strengths and weaknesses of their subordinates.
1 – True
2 – False
7. During an individual assessment, it is better not to raise the issue of cleanliness and personal hygiene.
1 – True
2 – False
8. A manager should supervise subordinates not only in technical matters, but also in human and interpersonal aspects.
1 – True
2 – False
9. Individual evaluation is not an integral part of a manager’s responsibilities.
1 – True
2 – False
10. In almost all situations during an individual assessment, the manager does most of the talking.
1 – True
2 – False
11. One of the main goals of an individual assessment is to identify all causes of unsatisfactory results.
1 – True
2 – False
12. A subordinate talks more when the manager is truly listening.
1 – True
2 – False
13. It is important to distinguish between individual monitoring and evaluation of achievements.
True
False
14. Any disagreements should be avoided during an individual assessment.
1 – True
2 – False
15. A subordinate will be more willing to speak up if the manager shows interest by taking notes during the conversation.
1 – True
2 – False
16. A manager can assess their subordinates better if they have received training in human relations.
True
False
17. Because most people have a similar background, they can be treated the same way.
1 – True
2 – False
18. For an individual assessment to be effective, it should begin by creating a relaxed atmosphere.
1 – True
2 – False
19. People who are good listeners doodle when someone is talking to them.
1 – True
2 – False
20. An individual appraisal session is more effective when the manager takes the lead.
1 – True
2 – False
21. Whenever possible, a manager should personally supervise their subordinates.
1 – True
2 – False
22. A manager who cannot form judgments about people will not be able to evaluate them effectively.
1 – True
2 – False
23. A review meeting is often more effective when it is held away from the usual workplace.
1 – True
2 – False
24. A recording of an individual review session can be very useful for the Human Resources archive.
1 – True
2 – False
25. Individual monitoring is usually more effective when a third person is present.
1 - True
2 - False
26. Productivity usually increases when a subordinate can speak freely and with full trust with their manager.
True
False
27. It is better to leave the planning and conduct of an individual assessment to specialists.
1 – True
2 – False
28. During an individual review, the manager should appear attentive to the employee.
1 – True
2 – False
29. If it is not part of the listed job responsibilities, a manager should not be overly eager to conduct an individual review.
1 – True
2 – False
30. During an individual assessment, people talk more if they are put under a little pressure.
1 – True
2 – False
31. Low performance results from a person being in the wrong role.
1 – True
2 – False
32. Any manager should be able to monitor their subordinates.
1 – True
2 – False
33. Looking a subordinate in the face during an individual review makes it easier to understand them.
1 – True
2 – False
34. A smile is always associated with pleasure.
1 - True
2 - False
35. The individual assessment should be conducted while seated.
1 - True
2 - False
36. A manager who tries to devote almost all of their time to individual monitoring will be even more effective.
1 - True
2 - False
37. An individual review session is usually followed by disciplinary action.
True
False
38. At times, subordinates solve their problems on their own if they have the opportunity to talk about them with other people.
True
False
39. Usually, one individual assessment session is sufficient.
1 – True
2 – False
40. To carry out a high-quality one-to-one review, a manager must be able to speak persuasively.
1 – True
2 – False
41. People often express the same feelings in different ways.
1 – True
2 – False
42. If a person allows themselves to give in during an argument, it may mean they are not interested in the matter.
1 – True
2 – False
43. An individual review session is often more effective over a cup of coffee.
1 – True
2 – False
44. The primary purpose of an individual review is to more broadly engage the employee in following company policy.
1 – True
2 – False
45. It is easier to talk with someone sitting opposite me than with people sitting on both sides of me.
True
False
46. A manager can show interest by nodding their head.
1 – True
2 – False
47. If an employee seems upset during an individual review session, it is best to act as if you do not notice it.
1 – True
2 – False
48. Even if the manager does nothing more than nod, an individual check-in can be effective.
1 – True
2 – False
49. An individual review is a long-awaited opportunity for an employee to clear their conscience.
1 - True
2 - False
50. One should never advise a useful subordinate to resign.
1 – True
2 – False
51. An individual check-in is mainly an expression of support.
1 – True
2 – False
52. An individual check-in is most effective when it feels informal.
True
False
53. It is better to help people when they truly need help.
1 – True
2 – False
54. Individual monitoring mainly involves telling people what they should do.
1 – True
2 – False
55. It is necessary to regularly provide managers with written reports on my performance.
1 – True
2 – False
56. An individual review is less effective if the manager always takes the initiative.
1 – True
2 – False
57. A manager should give advice every time they are approached about personal problems.
1 – True
2 – False
58. An employee should never be criticized in front of their colleagues.
1 – True
2 – False
59. It is sometimes appropriate to use irony toward certain employees to encourage them to improve their behavior.
True
False
60. One of the main goals of an individual evaluation is to re-educate a subordinate.
1 – True
2 – False
61. The quality of an individual assessment depends primarily on the honesty and openness of the people being interviewed.
1 – True
2 – False
62. An individual assessment should address only employees' professional life.
1 – True
2 – False
63. A good manager listens more than they speak.
1 - True
2 - False
64. An individual review is more effective when conducted in a roundtable format.
True
False
65. One of the main goals of an individual review is to create an atmosphere in which the employee feels better.
1 – True
2 – False
66. An individual review is more difficult to conduct if the employee does not feel they need help.
1 – True
2 – False
67. A manager’s excessive accommodation may be perceived as a sign of weakness.
1 - True
2 - False
68. Individual appraisal is more effective when the employee chooses how to improve their work performance.
1 – True
2 – False
69. Individual follow-up is less effective than simply telling a subordinate what to do.
1 - True
2 - False
70. After an individual assessment session, a list of notes and recommendations should be prepared.
1 - True
2 - False
71. Breaks interfere with the effectiveness of conducting an individual assessment.
1 – True
2 – False
72. The main purpose of an individual assessment is to improve performance.
1 – True
2 – False
73. "Individual monitoring" and "advice, help, friendly support" are almost the same thing.
1 – True
2 – False
74. During an individual assessment, the manager should always use standard and progressive methods.
1 – True
2 – False
75. It is the responsibility of Human Resources staff to give people advice on the best ways to improve their job performance.
1 - True
2 - False
76. It is difficult to form an accurate opinion of a person after a single conversation.
1 – True
2 – False
77. Individual evaluation is intended primarily to correct people.
1 – True
2 – False
78. A subordinate will speak up more if the manager shows interest by making relevant comments.
1 – True
2 – False
79. Individual performance reviews are always more effective when a manager and their employee have a friendly relationship.
1 – True
2 – False
80. Prolonged silence during an individual assessment session usually means that things are not going well.
1 – True
2 – False