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A behaviourally anchored rating scale (BARS) differs from a simple graphic rating scale mainly because it:

BARS differs because each point on the rating scale is anchored to examples of specific job behaviour, which makes ratings more consistent and relevant to the job. A simple graphic scale just gives numbers or labels without such behavioural descriptions.

  1. ALinks each point on the scale to examples of specific job behaviourCorrect
  2. BReplaces manager judgement with peer voting
  3. CUses only financial results as measures
  4. DIs completed by the employee alone

Explanation

BARS ties each scale point to descriptions of actual behaviours, which makes ratings more consistent and job-related. It is still completed by a rater, and is not limited to financial measures or peer voting.

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