Performance appraisals have two general, but often conflicting uses. Which of the following are they?
A)salary administration and discipline
B)administrative and developmental
C)training and development
D)coaching and career planning

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Performance appraisals are used for two general purposes, administrative and developmental. The administrative purpose refers to salary administration, promotions, transfers, and discipline while the developmental purpose refers to identifying strengths and areas for improvement, offering feedback, and creating performance improvement plans. These two purposes can often conflict with each other. However, option B clearly indicates the conflicting purposes of performance appraisals.

Performance Appraisals Have Two General, but Often Conflicting Uses