The human resource (HR) department of SpadeSlice Inc. is evaluating and reviewing the performance of employees based on the data provided by the operations team. In this scenario, the HR department of SpadeSlice is in the _____ phase of performance management.

A) first
B) second
C) third
D) fourth

Performance Management

The process of ensuring employees' activities and outputs align with the organization's goals, through planning, monitoring, and reviewing employee performance.

Operations Team

A group within an organization responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day activities required to maintain and enhance the business's operational functions.