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Which of the following is the strongest reason for separating a discussion of development and training needs from the discussion of reward in the appraisal process?

Employees are more open about their weaknesses when pay is not at stake. If reward is decided in the same discussion, staff hide problems to protect their pay, which hides genuine development needs. Separating the two supports honest discussion and better identification of training requirements.

  1. AReward is never relevant to performance
  2. BEmployees are more open about weaknesses when pay is not at stakeCorrect
  3. CTraining needs can only be assessed by the HR department
  4. DDevelopment discussions need not be documented

Explanation

If pay is being decided in the same meeting, employees tend to conceal weaknesses to protect their reward, which hinders identification of development needs. Separating the discussions encourages openness. Reward is relevant to performance, and training assessment involves line managers as well.

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