Definition Performance Appraisal? Meaning.
A Performance Appraisal is a method and a process to identify, observe, measure, evaluate and develop individual employee performance, providing employee feedback, and (indirectly) to improve the effectiveness of the organization as a whole. An appraisal normally consists
out of the assessment by a qualified person of the performance and of a discussion of the
development and training needs of an employee. It is important to realize
there are two sides to any appraisal:
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Judgment (Historic). Actual performance is compared
against performance targets and feedback (both positive and negative) is
given. This may or may not include the determination of a pay increase.
Generally, including pay in the Appraisal has the major disadvantages that
honest and open communication becomes almost impossible, and the judgment
part of the Appraisal becomes too dominant.
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Development (Future-oriented). The needs of the employee
are evaluated in terms of the training requirement to improve skills
and knowledge in line with future performance objectives and the direction
the employee wants to grow. Furthermore Employee Objectives (SMART:
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic/Relevant, Time-related) are
agreed. Compare: Career Management.
Any Performance Appraisal should be:
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Documented.
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Delivered in a face-to-face meeting.
Any Appraisal should be well prepared for by both the manager
and the employee. Although normally the line manager of the employee is best
positioned to be the appraiser, in some organizations it can be a special
Personnel Manager. The advantage can be that this specialized person has more
experience, special skills and knowledge on doing employee reviews. An issue
is that the Personnel Manager must be aware of how the employee is functioning
in his work environment. This can be supported by
Peer-Appraisals and/or by
360-Degree Feedback.
Steps in a Performance Appraisal. Process
Typically a an appraisal of performance is comprised of three main steps:
- Definition of the expected duties and the job standards. By line manager, together with employee.
- Conduct of the performance appraisal, comparing the actual performance of the employee with the performance standard that were previously defined.
- Feedback and follow-up: line manager provides feedback to the employee and plans are made for future development.
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Compare with: Self-Appraisal
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