Define: What are subjective performance evaluations? Be sure to include key characteristics and differentiate them from objective measures.

Part $2$: Critical Analysis

Rater Errors and Challenges: Briefly discuss the main rater errors associated with subjective performance evaluations.

Advantages of Objective Measures: Explain why objective measures seem like a better alternative to subjective evaluations based on their ability to avoid rater errors.

Part $3$: Balancing the Scales

Strengths of Subjective Evaluations: Despite the challenges, are there situations where subjective performance evaluations might be more beneficial or even necessary than objective measures? Explain your answer in detail, considering factors such as:

Job complexity and specific skills

Availability of reliable objective data

Importance of qualitative aspects

Promoting employee development

Example: Provide a specific example of a job or situation where you think a subjective performance evaluation would be more effective than an objective measure. Explain your reasoning clearly and highlight the limitations of objective measures in that context.