Under Which Circumstance Is Appraisal Politics Most Likely to Occur

Under which circumstance is appraisal politics most likely to occur?

A) when top executives forbid distorted ratings
B) when the goals of rating are compatible with one another
C) when performance appraisal results are directly linked to developmental programs
D) when senior employees tell newcomers stories about distorted ratings
E) when performance appraisal is not directly linked to highly desirable rewards