A-AS Level (CIE) Psychology: Specimen Questions with Answers 29 - 30 of 299
Question 29
Write in Brief
One Liner▾a) What is the relative weightages to be given to the technical, managerial and behavioral qualities and within each of these categories to different qualities?
b) Besides job descriptions, it is necessary to have a detailed list of qualities requited to perform each of the performance appraisal system
Explanation
a) This depends upon the tasks to be performed in the organization. By and large, as one goes up in the organizational hierarchy, more emphasis should be given to managerial and behavioral qualities than technical skills. Prior determination of the weightages helps in looking for the most suitable candidates
b) Qualities required to perform the roles are as follows
- Technical knowledge and skills
Managerial capabilities and qualities
Behavioral capabilities
Conceptual capabilities
Question 30
Write in Short
Short Answer▾Differentiate Empathy-altruism hypothesis from empathic-joy hypothesis (marks 4)
Explanation
Empathy-altruism from empathic joy are as follows
- Empathy-altruism hypothesis proposes that because of empathy, we help those in need because we experience empathic concern for them
Empathic joy hypothesis suggests that helping stems from the positive reactions recipients show when they receive help (e. g. , Gifts) and the positive feelings this, in turn, induces in helpers
