Human Resoirces - Appraisal Flashcards
1
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What is appraisal?
A
The process of assessing how well an employee is at their job and providing them with feedback.
2
Q
Name 4 reasons for appraisal
A
- To identify staff pros and cons
- To identify the best use of employees
- To identify staff promotion opportunities
- To identify the right level of pay
3
Q
Name 3 advantages of appraisal for employees
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- Gives them opportunities for promotion and pay levels
- Gives them an opportunity to discuss problems
- Acts as a motivator for the employee and improves job satisfaction
4
Q
Name 3 advantages of appraisal for employers
A
- Helps development in the human resource provision
- Identifies staff weaknesses and helps plan training
- Shows staff strengths and weaknesses and allows the business to use the best employees efficiently
5
Q
Name the 3 types of appraisal
A
- Observation
- Interview
- Self evaluation
6
Q
Name 2 advantages of observation
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- It allows the employee to be observed in their natural work environment
- It gives a true picture of the employees work
7
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Name 2 disadvantages of observation
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- Some employees may be nervous getting observed
- Not an accurate idea of their usual work
8
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Name 2 advantages of an interview
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- It allows the employee to out forward their ideas
- It gives both sides to talk about the employees record, strengths, weaknesses, training programmers and possible career progression
9
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Name 2 disadvantages of an interview
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- If the interview performance was poor, it may affect their working relationship
- Many employees know the questions and can rehearse answers
10
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Name 2 advantages of self evaluation
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- It makes employees more responsible for their own work
- It offers the assessor an insight into the employees view of their own strengths and weaknesses
11
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Name a disadvantage of self evaluation
A
Employees may find it hard to criticize themselves
