All of the following are purposes of the performance appraisal except:
a. Determining job competence
b. Improving communication between managers and physicians
c. Identifying unsatisfactory employees
d. Inventorying talent within the organization
ANS: B
One purpose of performance evaluations is to improve communication between managers and staff members (not physicians) in order to reach an understanding about the objectives of the job and agency.
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