It Has Been Observed That a Majority of Companies Direct

Multiple Choice

It has been observed that a majority of companies direct their managers to separate performance appraisals from discussions of pay. Which of the following is most likely to be the reason behind this?

A) The employees focus more on individual performance, making them self-centered and unwilling to work as part of a team.
B) The employees focus more on the pay, leading them to utilize all kinds of unethical means to meet the set standards.
C) The employees are intimidated by this process, leading to a drastic drop in their productivity.
D) The employees focus more on the pay, making it difficult for supervisors to use performance evaluation as an opportunity for motivating and coaching.