The Pros And Cons Of Performance Apprasail

Course overview

A performance appraisal also referred to as a performance review, performance evaluation, (career) development discussion or employee appraisal is a method by which the job performance of an employee is documented and evaluated. Performance appraisals are a part of career development and consist of regular reviews of employee performance within organizations. Companies and managers use a number of common appraisal methods to assess employee performance. Each technique has pros and cons. To determine which technique works best for a certain business, one needs to understand the purposes of appraising performance. A performance appraisal should motivate an employee to better performance by helping him understand why he needs to move away from poor performance or toward critical objectives. As in many other areas of business management, experts stand divided between the pros and cons of performance appraisals. Hence, understanding the process and methods of conducting a performance appraisal is essential to draw out its strengths and weaknesses.