Purpose of Performance Appraisals

Process of Performance Appraisals

Basis for Performance Appraisals

360-Degree Feedback Appraisal

Challenges and Criticisms of Performance Appraisals in Practice

A manager is conducting annual performance reviews for two employees. Employee A consistently meets all sales targets but is quiet and reserved. The manager rates them as 'meets expectations,' commenting that they need to 'be more of a team player.' Employee B is very sociable and well-liked but frequently misses sales targets. The manager rates them as 'exceeds expectations,' commenting that they are a 'fantastic cultural fit.' Which core principle of effective performance appraisal design is most clearly violated in this scenario?

A manager is preparing written feedback for two employees. For Employee A, the manager writes, 'Lacks initiative and doesn't seem motivated.' For Employee B, the manager writes, 'Successfully completed the quarterly sales report two days ahead of schedule and independently developed a new tracking spreadsheet.' Based on the primary goal of creating objective and fair employee evaluations, why is the feedback for Employee B considered more effective?