A civil engineer in charge of building a reservoir is asked to meet the board of planning committee to evaluate the progress halfway through the project. What type of interview is tho planning committee conducting, and why? An appraisal interview; the board shares the information about the civil engineer's job performance and suggests improvements, it required. An information-gathering interview; the board seeks out important information regarding the project and suggest improvements. The job interview; the board evaluates the qualification and skill of the engineer to complete the job. A persuasive interview; the board influences the engineer's attitude, belief, and behavior to complete the job.