Appraisal

Question 1

describe a formal appraisal

Answer 1

a formal meeting between an employee and employer to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of an employees performance at work
record is kept of conversation

Question 2

Describe an informal appraisal

Answer 2

an informal chat between employee and employer about an employees strengths and weaknesses

Question 3

Describe one to one formal appraisal

Answer 3

a regular review of an employees job performance which is documented and evaluated
review and discussion of last years targets takes place
targets may be set about future performance
training needs are identified

Question 4

Describe peer to peer formal appraisal

Answer 4

when youre appraised by another member of staff who works at the same level as you
managers are excluded from this type of appraisal

Question 5

Describe 360 degree formal appraisal

Answer 5

a review of an employees job performance with feedback coming from subordinates peers supervisors and the employee themselves
allows for a variety of viewpoints from colleagues

Question 6

Advantages of appraisal

Answer 6

employees should receive praise for work well done
employee training needs are identifies
targets of achievement are identified for the future
employees can receive a pay rise
employees can receive a promotion
motivating if positive

Question 7

Describe the disadvantages of appraisal

Answer 7

employees may receive negative feedback which is demotivating
managers may not have had training on how to conduct an appraisal
employee might have too many weaknesses
some employees see it as a tick box and dont full engage
A positive appraisal may result in employees receiving more responsibility leading to increased stress