Pals Computer Inc.is using the graphic rating scale method for its employees' performance appraisal.Which of the following is a major weakness of this appraisal method?
A) This method is suitable only for managerial employees.
B) Evaluators fail to consider attendance, accuracy of work, and cooperativeness when rating employees.
C) This method includes only numerical ranges and completely avoids written descriptions.
D) Evaluators are unlikely to interpret written descriptions in the same manner due to differences in background, experience, and personality.

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The graphic rating scale method is subject to some serious weaknesses. One potential weakness is that evaluators are unlikely to interpret written descriptions in the same manner due to differences in background, experience, and personality.