Generally, the courts have found that:a. vague performance standards can be acceptable when clearly written b. organizations should have carefully defined and measurable performance standards c. while performance standards should be somewhat specific, there should be room for individual interpretation d. descriptions of traits such as attitude and cooperation are acceptable performance standards

B

Explanation:

organizations should have carefully defined and measurable performance standards.

There are federal laws that addresses performance appraisals. Since several companies have been taken to court based on alleged discrimination of their performance appraisal. They are expected to comply with legal requirements while performance appraisal should contain clear and measurable performance goals, while the supervisor and employee should devise methods to improve the performance of the employees.

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