Which of the Following Is NOT a Problem Typically Encountered

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a problem typically encountered with performance appraisals?

• A) There can be discomfort when it is necessary to make harsh comments during this review process.
• B) There are often difficulties quantifying performance, so it can be difficult to defend ratings when challenged.
• C) There is much administrative pressure due to the high frequency of an individual's performance appraisals in one year.
• D) There is often no built-in mechanism for following up on suggestions for change or development.
• E) Often, it is not until the next performance appraisal that it is recognized that recommended training and development did not occur.

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