When the employees of an agency being studied voice concern about negative findings resulting from the evaluation, and the ramifications that could occur after the findings are made public, this is an example of which of the following?
A)a thorough qualitative inquiry
B)threat of evaluation
C)program drift
D)treatment differentiation

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The concern voiced by employees reflects the threat of evaluation, which refers to the fear of negative consequences resulting from the evaluation. This may cause the employees to modify their behavior or manipulate the evaluation process in order to avoid negative findings.

When the Employees of an Agency Being Studied Voice Concern