Appraisals

• What are some disadvantages of appraisals?

  Tension/stress, pressure to perform, manager's power, conflicting roles, and discipline/encouragement
• How can appraisals create tension or stress for employees?

  Employees may feel pressure to perform under the scrutiny of appraisals
• What are some advantages of appraisals?

  Motivating employees, increasing performance, setting targets, spotting potential, valuing work, and bonus schemes
• How do appraisals help in spotting potential in employees?

  They provide a structured evaluation that can highlight strengths and areas for growth
• What is 360-degree feedback?

  It is a stakeholder approach where the appraised staff member receives feedback from various relevant sources
• Why might 360-degree feedback be beneficial for promotion decisions?

  It provides a comprehensive view of an individual's performance from multiple perspectives
• What is self-assessment?


  It is the process where an employee reflects on their own performance and suggests future targets
• How does self-assessment contribute to an employee's development?

  It encourages critical reflection and personal accountability for performance improvement
• What is peer assessment?

  It involves employees of similar responsibility levels commenting on a co-worker's performance
• What is a benefit of peer assessment compared to manager assessments?

  It may be less critical and allows employees to learn from each other
• What is superior's assessment?

  It is the most common type of appraisal conducted by the employee's direct line manager
• Why is superior's assessment considered common?

  Because the line manager has authority over the employee and is accountable for their performance
• What are the different methods of appraisal?

  • Superior's assessment
  • Peer assessment
  • Self-assessment
  • 360-degree feedback
• What is an appraisal?

  An appraisal is a formal assessment of an employee's performance over a specific time period
• How often is an appraisal typically conducted?


  Once a year
• What criteria are employees judged on during an appraisal?

  Employees may be judged on a range of tasks completed and their ability to meet set objectives