Karen's performance appraisal provided almost identical results when six different managers evaluated her performance. Which of the following conclusions could you make about the performance appraisal process experienced by Karen?
A) It appears to be reliable; however, no conclusions can be made about its validity.
B) It appears to be reliable; hence, is it also valid.
C) Issues of central tendency need to be addressed.
D) It appears to be a very effective process.

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The fact that Karen's performance appraisal provided almost identical results when evaluated by six different managers implies that the process is reliable. However, the reliability of the process does not necessarily guarantee its validity, as it is possible for the appraisal to consistently measure the wrong things. Therefore, we cannot conclude that the process is valid without additional information.

Karen's Performance Appraisal Provided Almost Identical Results When Six Different