What is a good way to avoid errors in performance appraisals? Responses schedule the employee's appraisal well in advance for planning purposes schedule the employee's appraisal well in advance for planning purposes provide the employee with a written copy of the appraisal provide the employee with a written copy of the appraisal rely on data and documentation you've compiled rely on data and documentation you've compiled avoid giving an accurate rating if it's going to be a hard conversation avoid giving an accurate rating if it's going to be a hard conversation