A pitfall of using performance appraisals as a tool for organizational assessment is that:
A) it assesses past performance and does not necessarily predict future performance.
B) the process makes employees nervous and initiates voluntary separations.
C) employees focus too much on their reputations rather than their job performance.
D) it fosters unrealistic expectations for career advancement opportunities.

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Performance appraisals only assess past performance and may not reflect the employee's future performance. As such, it may not necessarily predict their potential for growth and career development. Other factors such as changes in job roles or organizational structure may also impact future performance, rendering performance appraisals less reliable for organizational assessment purposes.

A Pitfall of Using Performance Appraisals as a Tool for Organizational