Evaluators must be supported by which groups?

• A. External consultants
• B. The immediate supervisor alone
• C. HR department and union reps
• D. Appraisers and appraised

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that a solid evaluation rests on a two-way partnership between the people who assess performance and the person being assessed. The appraiser provides the framework, criteria, and objective observations, while the person being evaluated contributes self‑assessment, concrete examples, and context. When both sides participate, the evaluator can verify findings, address any discrepancies, and agree on concrete development steps, making the assessment fair, credible, and actionable. External consultants or governance bodies like HR or unions can support the process in broader policy terms, but the most direct and effective support for evaluators comes from the appraisers and the appraised working together.