Which of the following is a valid suggestion for making performance appraisal systems more legally acceptable?
A) Emphasizing on personal traits rather than work behaviors
B) Discouraging employees from giving feedback during the appraisal interview
C) Ensuring that the results of appraisals are kept confidential from employees
D) Ensuring that the appraisals are written, documented, and retained
E) Ensuring that the personnel decisions are discrepant with the performance appraisals

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Ensuring that the appraisals are written, documented, and retained can make performance appraisal systems more legally acceptable as it provides a record of the evaluation process and ensures that there is evidence of the evaluation. This can help in defending against legal challenges. Emphasizing on personal traits rather than work behaviors (A) can lead to bias and discrimination. Discouraging employees from giving feedback during the appraisal interview (B) can lead to an incomplete evaluation and affect the validity of the process. Keeping the results of appraisals confidential from employees (C) may lead to mistrust in the evaluation process and affect employee morale. Ensuring that personnel decisions are discrepant with the performance appraisals (E) can lead to confusion and a lack of trust in the evaluation process.

Which of the Following Is a Valid Suggestion for Making