Courts are willing to tolerate imperfect performance appraisal systems as long as these systems ________.
A) that do not lead to lower than usual employee turnover
B) do not lead to adverse impact
C) do not use norms that limit a manager's discretion
D) do not cause deflated egos

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B)Perfect systems are not expected,and the law does not preclude supervisory discretion in the process.However,the courts normally require an absence of adverse impact on members of protected classes or validation of the process.It also expects a system that keeps one manager from directing or controlling a subordinate's career.There should also be a system whereby the appraisal is reviewed and approved by someone or some group in the organization.Another requirement is that the evaluator must have personal knowledge of the employee's job performance.In addition,the system uses predetermined norms that limit the manager's discretion.

Courts Are Willing to Tolerate Imperfect Performance Appraisal Systems as Long