[mgkimsal]

> yet the process had no bearing on anything.

Possibly had a bearing on compliance stuff that wasn't relevant to anything you were doing. Having to have an annual review may be some legislative requirement that makes little sense for what you're doing. (or, at least for the level of time/effort involved).

[lostapathy]

Perhaps - but if so, management should relay that information so that people understand. Pointless stress is horrible for morale and productivity.

[mgkimsal]

I totally agree.