2 Under what conditions is flattery most likely to be effective? Performance appraisal systems seek to identify and reward the best performers. The author in the following article suggests that some employees get higher performance ratings because they are good at flattering their boss.

Read the following short article and then answer the questions.

Adonis, J. (2014), ‘Sucking up: does it work?’, Sydney Morning Herald, February 21, https://www.smh.com.au/business/small-business/sucking-up-does-it-work-20140220-333zd.html