A manager has conducted a nurse?s evaluation. The manager has focused a large portion of the appraisal on the nurse?s personality. The nurse does not agree with the appraisal and contacts the human resources director
What basis does the nurse have to dispute the appraisal? 1. The appraisal is incomplete.
2. The appraisal is unfair.
3. The appraisal is not valid.
4. The nurse?s perception of the appraisal is unjustified.
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Explanation: 1. The appraisal is not incomplete. It may be unfair or unjustified but the majority of the appraisal
is focused on the nurse?s personality, which makes the appraisal not valid. The appraisal
should have a broader focus than traits and personal characteristics.
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