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A company introduces an annual appraisal scheme. Which of the following is the most direct way in which appraisal results can support the organisation's training function?

Appraisal supports training most directly by identifying gaps between the skills employees currently have and those their roles demand. This gap analysis shows where training is needed, whereas pay setting, dismissal evidence and job grading serve reward or discipline purposes.

  1. ABy identifying gaps between the skills employees have and the skills their roles requireCorrect
  2. BBy setting the level of annual pay increases for each employee
  3. CBy providing evidence for dismissing underperforming employees
  4. DBy confirming the company's job evaluation grades

Explanation

Appraisal compares actual performance and skills with those required, which highlights development needs that training can address. Pay decisions and dismissal evidence relate to reward and discipline, not directly to training needs analysis. Job evaluation is a separate exercise.

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