Why Do Performance Appraisal Programs Fail

question 33

Multiple Choice

Why do performance appraisal programs fail?

• A)because managers do not take appraisals seriously enough
• B)because performance standards are inconsistent between different job types
• C)because employees fail to inform managers of their accomplishments
• D)because there is too much employee input into the development of the appraisal program

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