1- My favorite performance review was:

	a.	when my boss correctly identified weaknesses that I was eager to work on.
	b.	when I was reviewed, anonymously, by many insightful colleagues I interact with, including some who want my job.
	c.	when my boss asked me to first review myself, allowing the boss to correct my silly self impressions.
	d.	when my boss forgot to give me one.

2- Fill in the blank in this sentence: Performance reviews are _________ evaluations of my work.

	a.	objective
	b.	career-building
	c.	dead-on accurate
	d.	painful, bogus, worthless, time-consuming, wasteful, inane, absurd

3- After a review, I usually reflect on what was said for:

	a.	an entire year, until the next one.
	b.	at least a month, until I feel I’ve addressed my major flaws.
	c.	all that week.
	d.	the amount of time it takes to shut the door to my boss’s office.

4- Performance reviews are kept in my personnel file:

	a.	so I can refer to them and see how far I’ve come.
	b.	so the company can track my progress.
	c.	so future bosses can get honest evaluations of my work.
	d.	just because.

5- The most insightful comment I received on a performance review:

	a.	taught me to change my management style to be more effective.
	b.	gave me the opportunity to chart a new career path.
	c.	forged an unbreakable bond between me and my boss.
	d.	I don’t know. I don’t listen during performance reviews.

6- I take a copy of my performance review and:

	a.	tack it to my cubicle wall so I can constantly refer to it.
	b.	bring it home to show my family.
	c.	send it to my parents so they can have it for their scrapbook.
	d.	what copy?

7- The best thing my boss can say to me during a performance review is:

	a.	I wish I could give you a 5, but we’re not allowed to give too many.
	b.	You’ve been in this department for, I forget, how many years?
	c.	You’re definitely showing signs of improvement.
	d.	OK, I think we’re done.

8- The only people who are better qualified than my boss to give me an objective performance review are:

	a.	my family.
	b.	my family and friends.
	c.	my family, friends and casual acquaintances.
	d.	my friends, family, casual acquaintances and the guy I bought coffee from once two years ago.

9- Performance reviews should be given:

	a.	every three months.
	b.	every six months.
	c.	every one year.
	d.	to coincide with the appearance of Halley’s Comet.

10- The biggest problem with performance reviews is:

	a.	not enough employees take them to heart.
	b.	they don’t happen often enough.
	c.	bosses sometimes forget to give them.
	d.	they’re performance reviews.

12 POINTS OR LESS	You have many fans in the Human Resources Department. That may bode well for career advancement. But you may as well accept it: Your colleagues no doubt hate you.
13-35 POINTS	You are torn. You want to be a team player, you really do. But the rules just seem so stupid.
36+ POINTS	Well, join the crowd. You hate performance reviews and you aren't ashamed to admit it.
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