In confidentiality planning for workplace research, which item must be addressed?

• A. The plan should specify whether results will be included in personnel records.
• B. The plan should avoid any mention of personnel records.
• C. The plan should be kept separate from confidentiality considerations.
• D. The plan should specify only data collection methods.

Answer: (A)

The main point is how data from workplace research may intersect with personnel records. The plan must state whether results will be included in personnel records so everyone knows who can access the findings and how that could affect an employee. This transparency helps protect confidentiality, supports informed consent, and ensures policies about employment records are followed. Merely outlining data collection methods or keeping confidentiality separate from the plan doesn’t address where the results will live or who will have access, which are essential for preserving privacy in an organizational setting.