Appraisal

Question 1

what is appraisal?

Answer 1

• the process of assessing an employees performance and usefulness to a business

Question 2

what is self assessment?

Answer 2

• the process of having the employee critically reflect upon their own performance, record their progress and suggest targets for the future

Question 3

what is peer assessment?

Answer 3

• employees of a similar level of responsibility critically comment upon the performance of a co-worker and suggest methods of improvement

Question 4

what is superiors assessment?

Answer 4

• employees performance is evaluated by their manager or supervisor

Question 5

what is 360-degree feedback?

Answer 5

• employee receives anonymous feedback from a range of other stakeholders who are in a position to make judgements on their behaviour

Question 6

what are 3 benefits of undertaking appraisals with employees?

Answer 6

• increase motivation
• increase performance
• identify training needs