Appraisal methods

Appraisal methods

1. Definition

   • systematic evaluation of an individual with respect to performance on the job and individual's potential

2. Why do company conduct performance appraisal (objectives/purpose)

   • meeting job expectations
   • achieving organizational goals
   • managing sucession plan
   • to increase motivation & productivity
   • develop employees

3. what should a performance appraisal cover

   • 1. set goals and objectives
     • 2.evaluate their performance
       • 3. document the meeting
         • 4. give regular feedback

4. RELATIVE STANDARDS *requires manager to rate employees relative to one another*

   • simple ranking
   • paired comparison

5. ABSOLUTE STANDARDS *involves rating each employee against some established standard*

   • critical incidents
   • behaviourally anchored rating scales (BARS)
   • graphic rating scales
   • checklist
   • forced distribution
   • essay

6. OBJECTIVES

   • mangement by objectives (MBO)
     • step 1: initial meeting
       • step 2: drafting objectives
         • step 3: review & approval by manager
           • step 4: action planning by employee
             • step 5: periodic review
               • step 6: performance appraisal
         • routine work goals
         • problem solving goals
         • innovative goals
         • personal development goals

7. factors that make up an effective appraisal form

   • effectively structured form using 5 well defined sections
   • well written goals
   • observable and one dimensional rating factors
   • clear rating scales
   • continuous performance management cycle