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Which of the following is the main purpose of a formal appraisal interview between a manager and an employee?
The main purpose of an appraisal interview is to review past performance, agree development needs and set future objectives. It is a constructive two-way discussion, not a vehicle for announcing pay or building a disciplinary case.
- ATo review past performance, agree development needs and set future objectivesCorrect
- BTo announce the employee's annual pay award and close the discussion
- CTo collect evidence for disciplinary action against the employee
- DTo compare the employee's results with those of all other staff in public
Explanation
An appraisal interview is a two-way review of performance over a period, used to identify strengths and weaknesses, agree training needs and set objectives. Pay announcements and discipline may follow separately but are not its main purpose. Public comparison would be inappropriate and demotivating.
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