write a critic on the following Yes, we would be able to persuade a judge that the performance appraisal instrument was valid. The factors that would help to persuade the judge would be: The performance appraisal used was based on job-related criteria needed to be successful in the position. The job-related criteria are gender neutral. There should be a documented history of performance reports that indicate a recurring issue with the employee. There is an established performance standard according to which the rater compared the ex-employee's performance to other female employees. Other female employees met the standard, but the ex-employee did not, which indicated the dismissal was on the grounds of her performance, not her gender. Unbiased third-party reviews were conducted and concluded that gender discrimination did not take place, and dismissal was justified