Which system involves the manager and subordinate jointly setting objectives for the upcoming appraisal period?

• A. Results-Based System
• B. Critical Incident Technique
• C. Graphic Rating Scale
• D. Behavioral Anchored Rating Scale

Answer: (A)

Joint objective setting is a hallmark of a results-based performance system: the manager and the employee work together to define clear, measurable objectives for the upcoming appraisal period. This collaboration creates shared expectations, ties daily work to organizational goals, and provides a concrete basis for evaluating performance when the period ends. The focus is on what gets accomplished, so the appraisal centers on outcomes and progress toward those agreed targets. Other approaches center on documenting past events (critical incidents) or rating performance against predefined scales or behaviors, rather than jointly establishing future goals. That’s why the results-based system is the best fit for this scenario.