How should development plans be integrated with performance appraisals?

How should development plans be integrated with performance appraisals?

• A. Developments plans should follow appraisal findings, specify actions, resources, timelines, and accountability; reviewed in follow-up.
• B. They should be developed before the appraisal with no linkage.
• C. They are optional and rarely reviewed.
• D. They replace the appraisal entirely.

Answer: (A)