A Pitfall of Using Performance Appraisals as a Tool for Organizational

question 3

Multiple Choice

A pitfall of using performance appraisals as a tool for organizational assessment is that:

• A) it assesses past performance and does not necessarily predict future performance.
• B) the process makes employees nervous and initiates voluntary separations.
• C) employees focus too much on their reputations rather than their job performance.
• D) it fosters unrealistic expectations for career advancement opportunities.

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