The main disadvantage of a behaviorally anchored rating scale (BARS) is that it
A)requires considerable legal "vetting" by a skilled attorney.
B)has a negative reputation among HR professionals.
C)is useful only for manual jobs.
D)requires considerable time and effort to develop.

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BARS requires considerable time and effort to develop as it involves identifying and describing specific behaviors that would be rated at different levels of performance. Therefore, it may not be feasible for organizations with limited resources or who need to implement a performance appraisal system quickly.

The Main Disadvantage of a Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale (BARS)