Performance Management Flashcards
What is an appraisal
A formal assessment of an employees performance
Sometimes called assessment
What are the sections of an appraisal
- Strengths
- Development areas
- Performance targets
- Training needs
- Promotion opportunities
- Pay progression
What are the purposes of an appraisal
- Motivate staff
- Give staff focus
- Staff feel valued
- Set standard/expectation
- Record any issues
What is a managerial appraisal
A method of appraisal where a manager examines and evaluates an employers performance
Advantages of a managerial appraisal
- Employee receives expert input from manager
- Subsequent actions such as promotion, rewards or disciplinary procedures seem fairer
Disadvantages of managerial appraisal
- Manager may not work closely with appraisee to know their strengths and development areas
- Input is limited to one point of view
What is a self appraisal/assessment
When employees assess their own performance, often using a tick sheet to grade aspects of work
Benefits of self appraisal
- Person can formally assess themself
- better if manager isn’t close to employee
- Easy, less intimidating
Disadvantages of self appraisal
- Person May think they’re better than they are
- Person May be conservative in judgement so they don’t seem ‘big-headed’
What is a 360 degree appraisal
Receiving feedback from several people within the business
What may a 360 degree appraisal be appropriate
In a large business where an employee works for multiple teams
State an advantage of 360 degree appraisals
More perspectives allows for a broader picture of performance
State a disadvantage of 360 degree appraisals
Different people may have conflicting targets for an employee
What is a peer appraisal
A method of appraisal where the employees performance is assessed by a colleague
What is an advantage of peer appraisals
If they work closely they are likely to have a better idea of their performance
