Which of the following is a disadvantage of an absolute judgment performance appraisal system?
A) Managers make irrelevant and unfair distinctions among employees
B) Conflict develops among employees competing for the best rating
C) Legal defense of evaluations is difficult
D) Standards vary among managers

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An absolute judgment performance appraisal system evaluates employees against a standard, rather than against each other. A disadvantage of this system is that standards can vary among managers, leading to inconsistencies in how employees are evaluated.

Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of an Absolute