What is the primary objective of a performance appraisal?
A) Establish written documentation of incompetent behavior to facilitate dismissal
B) Maintain and develop employee performance
C) Establish criteria for accreditation standards
D) Determine who receives pay raises
Ans: B
The primary objectives of performance appraisal are to maintain or improve
employee performance and to enhance the development of employees. They are not intended to
be punitive measures or criteria for accreditation. Performance appraisals may have an influence
on a nurse's pay but this is not their primary objective.
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