In developing a new performance appraisal system, Organization C made an appraisal plan, decided who would be doing the appraising and how it would be done, and even included appraisal training. Which one of the following is an important step that Organization C missed?
A) clearly communicating in advance the company's plans for employees who do not meet standards.
B) gaining support from top management, which should occur near the beginning of the process
C) informing employees how the process would go to alleviate anxiety
D) examining the performance standards through job analysis

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The important step that Organization C missed is examining the performance standards through job analysis. Before developing a performance appraisal system, it is important to first analyze the job duties, responsibilities, and performance expectations. This helps ensure that the appraisal system measures the essential job functions and accurately evaluates performance. Without a job analysis, the performance appraisal may be ineffective or unfair. While the other options are also important steps in developing a performance appraisal system, they do not address the issue of ensuring that the appraisal standards are based on job analysis.

In Developing a New Performance Appraisal System, Organization C Made