While reliability in employee performance appraisals is desirable it is
A)also easy to obtain with a good rater
B)difficult to obtain in most organizational settings
C)not necessary if appraisals are valid
D)difficult to obtain unless employees cooperate
E)only window-dressing and can serve no real purpose in the performance appraisal procedure

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Reliability in employee performance appraisals is difficult to obtain in most organizational settings because there are various sources of errors and biases that can affect the ratings, such as leniency, central tendency, and halo/horn effects. While a good rater can help improve reliability, it is not easy to eliminate these sources of error completely. However, it is still important to strive for reliability as it increases the consistency and fairness of the appraisal process. Validity alone is not enough because even if an appraisal is valid (i.e., it measures what it intends to measure), if it lacks reliability, it cannot be trusted as a fair and accurate representation of an employee's performance.

While Reliability in Employee Performance Appraisals Is Desirable It Is