Questions:
- Read this week's ethical dilemma. What would you do? (pg 182)
- What role does the performance appraisal play in employee engagement?
- Is there a case to be made to do away with traditional appraisals? Discuss.
- Discuss the pros and cons of 360-degree feedback programs
- “According to a British source, one in eight managers would actually prefer to visit the dentist than carry out a performance appraisal.” Discuss.
- Why do employees often feel that appraisals “highlight all the bad things they did all year?”
- Some companies distinguish between past performance and future potential by using different assessment tools. Does this sound like a good idea?
- Some companies distinguish between past performance and future potential by using different assessment tools. Does this sound like a good idea?
- Often managers manipulate the appraisals as a means to pay people more, what does this say about the integrity of the process, and the liability of continuing to employee a marginal employee?
- What are some of the potential problems inherent in an appraisal system? How can these be overcome?
- What are some of the flaws of ranking systems?
- What can employees do to prepare for a performance evaluation? What is their role in the process?
- What are some of the legal considerations to take into account when conducting a performance appraisal?