What Is Performance Appraisal Being Used for When Performance Evaluations

question 79

Multiple Choice

What is performance appraisal being used for when performance evaluations give stronger performers pay raises and transfers weaker performers?

• A) career planning
• B) test validation
• C) performance improvement
• D) employee development
• E) administrative tasks

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