23. Review and appraisal of individual performance Flashcards

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what is the difference between performance assessment and performance appraisal?

A

assessment involves the review of behaviour, appraisals are where an employee is assessed by their individual superior.

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what are the main interests of an appraisal to an employee? (6)

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  • basis for remuneration
  • understanding what is expected of them
  • identify training needs
  • ensure merit work is recognised
  • platform to voice concerns
  • determination of future requirements
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what are the main benefits of an appraisal to an organisation? (4)

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  • analyse success of HR recruitment and selection process
  • identify issues with job roles
  • improve communications
  • allocate finances (i.e. bonuses)
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what are the stages of performance assessment? (4)

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  • set targets
  • monitor
  • review
  • action-plan
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what are the types of performance appraisal? (3)

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  • review and compare
  • management by objectives
  • task-centred method
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what are the stages of performance appraisal? (4)

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  • set out criteria for assessment
  • produce an appraisal report
  • appraisal interview
  • follow up and action plan
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Maler: what are the approaches to appraisal interviews? (3)

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  • tells and sells
  • tells and listens
  • joint problem solving
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what are the barriers to effective staff appraisal? (6)

whos theory was this?

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Lockett - appraisal as….

  • confrontation
  • judgement
  • chat
  • bureaucracy
  • unfinished business
  • an annual event
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to prevent issues within appraisals, they should be (4)

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  • firm
  • fair
  • factual
  • frequent`
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Lockett argued that appraisals should be argued to ensure that they are… (5)

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  • relevant
  • fair
  • of serious intent
  • co-operative
  • efficient
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