The validity of comments and ratings related to performance is enhanced by which of the following:
A) Maintenance of anecdotal notes over the entire evaluation period.
B) Quantity of information gathered for appraisal purposes.
C) Agreement of the employee with the ratings and comments.
D) Whether other individuals have contributed to the observations.

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Maintenance of anecdotal notes over the entire evaluation period ensures that the ratings and comments are based on specific incidents and behaviors exhibited by the employee throughout the evaluation period, instead of subjective opinions or recent events. This increases the validity of the feedback provided. The quantity of information gathered, agreement of the employee, and contribution of other individuals may also be important, but they do not directly enhance the validity of the ratings and comments.

The Validity of Comments and Ratings Related to Performance Is