Spms Guide

Guidebook on the
STRATEGIC
PERFORMANCE
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
Guidebook on the
Strategic Performance Management System
Human Resource Policies and Standards Office

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Foreword
It has been said that a journey begins with a
single step. And as the journey progresses,
one has to keep track of ones gears, ones
destination, how fast one can get to the
journeys end.
Over the years, the Civil Service Commission
has been at the forefront of the journey
of reform and transformation of the
bureaucracy. While it has logged milestones
and went past crossroads, it has never
lost sight of its goalthat of creating a
truly responsive, motivated, and efficient
workforce in government.
The CSC continues the journey with yet another tool specifically for human
resource management officers in the public sector. In your hands is the
Guidebook on the Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS),
a step-by-step guide in establishing the agency SPMS. The Guidebook
provides basic information and competencies needed to set-up the SPMS,
including discussions on the systems cycle: performance planning and
commitment building; monitoring and coaching; performance review and
evaluation; and rewarding and development planning. It aims to guide
HRMOs in using the system to better identify, assess, and streamline
performance measurement processes.
The Commission has prioritized SPMS among its human resource
initiatives. CSC hopes that government agencies nationwide would be
able to appreciate how the system would help create a work environment
where civil servantsfrom executives to the administrative aidesare
able to link individual performance with organizational goals and perform
to the best of their abilities. And through this Guidebook, the Commission
hopes to stay on course in initiating definitive measures geared towards
upgrading the standards of public sector governance
Francisco T. Duque III, MD, MSc

CHAIRMAN
Acknowledgement
The production of this Guidebook would not have been possible without
the invaluable support of the Australian Agency for International
Development (AusAid) through the Philippine Australia Human Resource
and Organisational Development Facility (PAHRODF).
We would also like to acknowledge the contributions of the following:
Representatives of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM),
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and Technological
University of the Philippines (TUP) for participating in the pre-test of
the Guidebook.
The CSC Public Assistance and Information Office (PAIO) for its technical
inputs in the layout of the Guidebook.
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Table of Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgement
Glossary
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Measuring Performance through the Years
The Strategic Performance Management System:

Building on Past Initiatives
HOW TO ESTABLISH THE SPMS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION
Step 1. Form the Performance Management Team
Step 2. Review the Existing Performance Management System

PERFORMANCE PLANNING AND COMMITMENT
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Step 3. Know and Understand Your Agencys Major Final Outputs
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Step 4. Identify the Success Indicators of Each Major Final Output
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Step 5. Identify the Performance Goals of Your Office
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Step 6. Identify the Performance Goals of the Divisions under Your Office 35
Step 7. Identify the Performance Goals of Individuals Under Each Division 39
Step 8. Develop the Rating Scale
PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND COACHING
Step 9. Develop the Performance Monitoring & Coaching Tools
Step 10. Develop the Performance Evaluation Tools
PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND EVALUATION
Step 11. Use the Performance Evaluation Tools
PERFORMANCE REWARDING & DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
Step 12. Use the Results of the Performance Evaluation
CRAFTING YOUR AGENCY SPMS GUIDELINES
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Tables and Charts

Table 1. SPMS Paradigm Shift
Table 2. SPMS Key Players and their Responsibilities
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Table 3. Major Final Outputs of the CSC
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Table 4. CSC Scorecard
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Table 5. CSC MFOs, Strategic Objectives, Measures,

and Success Indicators
Table 6. Office Level (HRPSO) Success Indicators
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Table 7. Regional Office Level (CSCRO) Success Indicators
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Glossary
Table 8. Office Level (HRPSO) and Division Level (APCCD)

Success Indicators
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Table 9. Regional Office Level (CSCRO) and Division Level (PSED)

Success Indicators
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Table 10. Office Level (HRPSO), Division Level (APCCD), and Individual
Level (Staff) Success Indicators
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Table 11. Regional Office Level (CSCRO), Division Level (PSED), and
Individual Level (Staff) Success Indicators
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Table 12. Examples of How to Determine the Dimensions to

Rate Performance
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Meaning
APCCD
Audit and Position Classification and Compensation Division
ARTA
Anti-Red Tape Act
ARTA-RCS
Anti-Red Tape Act-Report Card Survey
CARE-HRM
Continuing Assistance and Review for Excellent

Human Resource Management
CB
Certifying Board
CHARM
Comprehensive Human Resource Management Assistance,

Review, and Monitoring
CNA
Collective Negotiation Agreement
CS
Civil Service
CSC
Civil Service Commission
Table 13. Operationalization of the Rating Scale
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CSCAAP
Civil Service Commission Agency Accreditation Program
Table 14. HRPSO Rating Matrix
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CSCFO
Civil Service Commission Field Office
Table 15. CSCRO Rating Matrix
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CSCRO
Civil Service Commission Regional Office
Table 16. APCCD Rating Matrix
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CSE-PPT
Career Service Examination - Paper and Pencil Test
CSI
Civil Service Institute
Table 17. PSED Rating Matrix
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CSLO
Commission Secretariat and Liaison Office
Table 18. Employee A Rating Matrix
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DBM
Department of Budget and Management
Table 19. Employee B Rating Matrix
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DOLE
Department of Labor and Employment
Table 20. Employee C Rating Matrix
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DPCR
Division Performance Commitment and Review
Efficiency
Table 21. Employee D Rating Matrix
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EO
Executive Order
Table 22. Sample Ratings of Accomplishments
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ERPO
Examination Recruitment and Placement Office
Table 23. Ratings of Individual Staff under HRPSO
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ESD
Examination Services Division
Table 24. HRPSOS Summary of Ratings (OPCR)
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GAS
General Administration and Support
GOCC
Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations
HR
Human Resource
Chart 1. An Overview of the Performance Management System Cycle
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HRD
Human Resource Division
Chart 2. CSC Logical Framework
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HRMO
Human Resource Management Office
Chart 3. Link between CSCs Logical Framework and Scorecard
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HR/OD
Human Resource and Organization Development
Chart 4. CSC Offices Contributing to Specific MFOs
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HRPSO
Human Resource Policies and Standards Office
IPCR
Individual Performance Commitment and Review
IRMO
Integrated Records Management Office
ISO
International Standards Organization
KRA
Key Result Area
LGU
Local Government Unit
LSD
Legal Services Division
LSP
Local Scholarship Program
LWD
Local Water District
M&E
Monitoring and Evaluation
MBO
Management by Objective
MC
Memorandum Circular
Chart 5. Illustration of CSC Offices at the Central and Regional Levels

Contributing to the MFOs
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Chart 6. Illustration of One CSC Office and Division at Central

and Regional Levels Contributing to MFO
Chart 7. Alignment of OPCR, DPCR, and IPCR
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Abbreviations
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MFO
Major Final Output
MOA
Memorandum of Agreement
MORE
Management by Objectives and Results Evaluation
MSD
Management Services Division
N/A
Not Applicable
NGA
National Government Agencies
NPAS
New Performance Appraisal System
OFAM
Office for Financial and Assets Management
OHRMD
Office for Human Resource Management and Development
OLA
Office for Legal Affairs
OPCR
Office Performance Commitment and Review
OPES
Office Performance Evaluation System
OPIF
Organizational Performance Indicator Framework
OSM
Office for Strategy Management
PAIO
Public Assistance and Information Office
PALD
Public Assistance and Liaison Division
PAP
Programs, Projects, and Activities
PERC
Performance Evaluation Review Committee
PES
Performance Evaluation System
PMS
Performance Management System
PMS-OPES
Performance Management System-Office Performance

Evaluation System
PMT
Performance Management Team
PMU
Project Management Unit
PRAISE
Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence
PRO
Personnel Relations Office
PSED
Policies and Systems Evaluation Division
PSSD
Personnel Systems and Standards Division
PRIME-HRM
Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence

in Human Resource Management
Quality
QS
Qualification Standards
QSSD
Qualification and Selection Standards Division
RA
Republic Act
RBPMS
Results-Based Performance Management System
RO
Regional Office
SMART
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound
SPEAR
Special Program for Evaluation and Assessment as

Required/Requested
SPMS
Strategic Performance Management System
STO
Support to Operations
SUC
State Universities and Colleges
Timeliness
TARD
Talent Acquisition and Retention Division
WIG
Wildly Important Goal
1999: Revised PES and
Measuring Performance through the Years
360-Degree Evaluation
Memorandum Circular No. 13, s. 1999 revised the PES
and introduced the 360 degree evaluation, a cross rating
As the central human resource manage-
system in which assessment of performance and behavior
ment agency of the Philippine bureau-
Performance
Evaluation System
is constitutionally mandated to adopt

measures to promote morale, efficiency,
integrity, responsiveness, courtesy and
public accountability among government
employees.
Through the years, the CSC has implemented several performance evaluation
and appraisal systems.
The CSC provided simple guidelines

to empower government agencies
The New Performance Appraisal

(NPAS) was based on
Druckers
feedback from their subordinates, peers, supervisors,

and clients. The Revised PES required each government
Through Memorandum Circular
agency to create a Performance Evaluation Review
No. 12, s. 1993, the Performance
Committee (PERC) tasked to establish performance
Evaluation
(PES)
standards. An evaluation of the cross-rating system
sought to establish an objective
revealed that employees perceived the system to be
performance system. The CSC
too complex.
provided
In 2001, through CSC MC No. 13, s. 2001, Agency Heads
System
specific
guidelines
on setting the mechanics of
to develop their own Performance
the rating system. Similar to

the NPAS and MORE, the PES
line was made through Memorandum
also measured the employees
Circular No. 12, s. 1989. Internally,
performance and behavior in the

work environment.
MORE (Management by Objectives
New Performance
Appraisal System
Peter
Autonomy
of Agencies in Developing
their Performance
Evaluation System
the CSC adopted a system called
1978:
System
1989:
Evaluation System (PES). This guide-
Below is a brief review of past initiatives:
comes from the employees self-evaluation as well as
1993:
cracy, the Civil Service Commission (CSC)
performance and behavior are moni-
evaluation system.
The
tored weekly.
Performance
Performance
Management
Evaluation
System
System-Office
(PMS-OPES)
sought to align individual performance with

organizational goals. It emphasized the importance
2005
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM-OFFICE PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Implemented through Memorandum Circular No. 2, s. 1978,

the NPAS focused on key result
areas (KRAs) along the dimen-
of linking the performance management system

with national goals as stated in the following:
Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan
Organizational Performance Indicator/
sions of quality, quantity, and
Framework (OPIF)
timeliness. It measured the em-
1963:
combination of the old PES and the revised performance
Performance Management
System-Office Performance
Evaluation System
the employees accomplishments in
by Objectives (MBOs) system.
havior in the work environment.
or devise a Performance Evaluation System based on a
2005:
and Results Evaluation) in which
Management
ployees performance and be-
were given the discretion to utilize the approved PES
1999
REVISED PES AND 360-DEGREE
EVALUATION
1993
PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Major Final Output (MFO)
Performance Rating
CSC Memorandum Circular No.
6, s. 1963 provided the guidelines in developing a system of
1963
PERFORMANCE
RATING
1978
NEW PERFORMANCE
APPRAISAL SYSTEM
1989
AUTONOMY OF AGENCIES
IN DEVELOPING THEIR PES
performance rating that would

measure performance of government employees.
Drawing
from
the
rationale
that what gets measured gets
TO ILLUSTRATE HOW TO
done, every hour of work
COMPUTE OPES POINTS:
is given 1 OPES point in the
243 working days in a year x 8 hours in a
rating system.
day = 1,944 working hours in a year.
The Strategic Performance Management System:

Building on Past Initiatives
Using this as the standard unit
The percentage of non-quantifiable
of measure, the PMS-OPES
outputs and activities for Regional/Field
required
Office staff is 30%; while the percentage
mented over the years have largely focused only on individual appraisals,
agency to create a Measurement
of quantifiable outputs is 70%.
70% of
which were used for personnel actions such as incentives, promotion,
Development and Calibration
1,944 is 1,360 divided by 2 semesters (to
Team that would determine
and separation. However, they have not shown how employee perfor-
reflect the two monitoring periods every
mance has contributed to or hindered organizational effectiveness.
each
government
the equivalent points of each

major
final
output
or
the
amount of time it will take an

average competent employee
to produce a specific output.
Under the OPES, targets are
year) = 680 points.
The past performance evaluation and appraisal systems that CSC imple-
To get the target points of the office,
To address the gaps and weaknesses found in previous evaluation systems,
680 points are multiplied by the number
the CSC recently introduced the Strategic Performance Management
of staff in the office.
System (SPMS) after its pilot test in 2011. The SPMS incorporates the
For a Field Office with 5 staff, the
estimated on the basis of the
minimum OPES points should therefore be
number of OPES points required
3,400 pts.
positive features of past initiatives.

Like its predecessor, PMS-OPES, the SPMS seeks to link individual
per individual per rating period
This Field Office can get a rating of
performance with the agencys organizational vision, mission, and
multiplied by the number of
Outstanding simply by processing a big
individual
number of appointments and examination
strategic goals. With some adjustments, it also makes use of existing
members
of
the
organizational unit.
The
OPES
collective
measures
applications.
This Field Office, however,
the
may still have pending appointments that
of
need to be acted upon. The backlog in the
a unit. The smallest unit is
performance
work of the Field Office is not considered
the division.
in the rating.
performance evaluation and management systems and links performance

management with other human resource (HR) systems.
However, the SPMS makes a major paradigm shift in the following areas:
Table 1. SPMS Paradigm Shift
Under this system, an OPES

Reference Table was created.
Below
are
the
government
issuances related to the PMS-OPES:

Memorandum Circular No. 7, s. 2007 called for the installation of Performance
Management System in the Civil Service.
Republic Act 9485 or Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) required government agencies
to reengineer their systems and procedures and develop their Citizens Charter.
Performance management
Focus
Activities and inputs
Outputs and outcomes
Indicators
Performance indicators (e.g.

number of appointments
processed)
Success indicators (e.g.

response time)
Performance
alignment
Focus on individual
(competition)
Align individual to office/

organization (teamwork
and collaboration)
Role of supervisor Evaluator
To
Performance evaluation
evaluation system based on objectively-measured performance outputs.
performance outputs, the process proved too tedious and overly activity-oriented.
From
Perspective
Administrative Order 241, Section 5 mandated agencies to institute a performance
Although the PMS-OPES sought to create a system with objectively-measured
PARADIGM SHIFT
AREA
Coach and mentor
The government issuances related to the SPMS are the following:

Senate and House of Representatives Joint Resolution No. 4 authorized
the President of the Philippines to modify the compensation and position
classification system of civilian personnel and the base pay schedule of
military and uniformed personnel in the government.
Administrative Order No. 25, s. 2011 created an inter-agency task
force on the harmonization of national government performance
monitoring, information, and reporting systems. This inter-agency task
force developed the Results-Based Performance Management System
(RBPMS) that established a common set of performance scorecard and
harmonized national government performance monitoring, information,
and reporting systems.
CSC Memorandum Circular No. 6, s. 2012 provided guidelines in the
establishment and implementation of agency Strategic Performance
Management System.
Joint CSC-Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Joint Circular
No. 1, s. 2012 provided the rules and regulations on the grant of step
increments due to meritorious performance and length of service.
Executive Order No. 80, s. 2012 directed the adoption of a performancebased incentive system for government employees.
3. Team approach to performance management. Accountabilities and

individual roles in the achievement of organizational goals are clearly
defined to facilitate collective goal setting and performance rating. The
individuals work plan or commitment and rating form is linked to the
division, unit, and office work plan or commitment and rating form to
clearly establish the connection between organizational and employee
performance.
4. User-friendly. The suggested forms for organizational and individual
commitments and performance are similar and easy to complete. The
office, division, and individual major final outputs and success indicators
are aligned to cascade organizational goals to individual employees and
harmonize organizational and staff performance ratings.
5. Information system that supports monitoring and evaluation. The
SPMS promotes the establishment of monitoring and evaluation
(M&E) and information systems that facilitate the linkage between
organizational and employee performance and generate timely,
accurate, and reliable information that can be used to track performance,
report accomplishments, improve programs, and be the basis for policy
decision-making.
6. Communication Plan. Establishing the SPMS in the organization
must be accompanied by an orientation program for agency officials and
employees to promote awareness and interest on the system and generate
appreciation for the SPMS as a management tool to engage officials and
Basic Elements of the SPMS:
employees as partners in the achievement of organizational goals.
1. Goal aligned to agency mandate and organizational priorities.

Performance
goals
and
measurements
are
aligned
to
national
development plans, agency mandate, vision, mission, and strategic

priorities, and/or organizational performance indicator framework.
Predetermined standards are integrated into the success indicators as
organizational objectives are cascaded down to the operational level.
2. Outputs/outcomes-based. The SPMS focuses on the major final outputs
(MFOs) that contribute to the realization of the organizations mandate,
vision, mission, strategic priorities, outputs, and outcomes.
FORM THE PERFORMANCE

MANAGEMENT TEAM
How to Establish the SPMS in Your Organization
The Performance Management Team (PMT) will spearhead the
establishment of the SPMS in your organization. The PMT shall be
composed of the following:
1. Executive Official designated as Chairperson
2. Highest Human Resource Management Officer
3. Highest Human Resource Development Officer
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4. Highest Planning Officer

5. Highest Finance Officer
6. President of the accredited employee association
The Planning Office will function as the Secretariat.
When establishing the SPMS, it is important to have the following key
players who will assume the responsibilities listed in Table 2:
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Table 2. SPMS Key Players and their Responsibilities

KEY PLAYERS
SPMS Champion
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Together with the PMT, the SPMS Champion is responsible and accountable for
the establishment and implementation of the SPMS.
Head of Office
Submits quarterly accomplishment report.
Approves office performance commitment and rating.
Does initial assessment of offices performance.
Assesses performance of offices.
Determines final assessment of individual employees performance level.
Sets consultation meetings with all Heads of Offices to discuss the office
performance commitment and rating system and tools.
Informs employees of the final rating and identifies necessary interventions to

employees.
Ensures that office performance management targets, measures, and budget are
aligned with those of goals of the agency.
Recommends approval of the office performance and rating system and tools.
Identifies potential top performers for awards.
Provides written notice to subordinates who obtain Unsatisfactory or Poor rating.

Division Chief
Monitors closely the status of performance of subordinates.

Assesses individual employees performance.
Adopts its own internal rules, procedures, and strategies to carry out its responsibilities.
Recommends developmental interventions.
Functions as the PMT Secretariat.

Monitors submission of Office Performance Commitment and Rating Form
(OPCR) and schedule the review and evaluation by the PMT.
Assumes joint responsibility with the Head of Office in attaining performance targets.
Rationalizes distribution of targets and tasks.
Acts as appeals body and final arbiter.
Planning Office
Assumes primary responsibility for performance management in his/her office.
Reviews and approves individual performance commitment and rating form.
Determines agency target setting period.
PMT
RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts strategic planning session with supervisors and staff.
Sets agency performance goals/objectives and performance measures.
KEY PLAYERS
Individual
Employees
Act as partners of management and co-employees in meeting organizational

performance goals.
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Consolidates, reviews, validates, and evaluates the initial performance

assessment based on accomplishments reported against success indicators and
budget against actual expenses.
Conducts an agency performance planning and review conference annually.
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Provides each office with the final office assessment as basis in the assessment
of individual employees.
Human Resource
Management
Office (HRMO)
Monitors submission of Individual Performance Commitment and Rating (IPCR)

Form.
Reviews the summary list of individual performance rating.
Provides analytical data on retention, skill/competency gaps, and talent
development plan.
Coordinates developmental interventions that will form part of the HR Plan.
If you follow Step 1, you should be

able to identify the members of your PMT
and draft an office order mandating
the composition of the PMT.
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REVIEW THE EXISTING

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Once formed, the first thing that the PMT does is to review the
agencys existing performance management system (PMS) and make
necessary modifications so that it is aligned with the SPMS guidelines
issued through Memorandum Circular No. 6, s. 2012.
Chart 1. An Overview of the Performance Management System Cycle
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3
4
Stage 4.
Performance
Rewarding &
Development
Planning
Stage 3.
Performance
Review &
Evaluation
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6
PMS
CYCLE
Stage 2.
Performance
Monitoring
& Coaching
Stage 1.
Performance
Planning &
Commitment
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12
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The SPMS follows the same four-stage PMS cycle that underscores the
Performance Review and Evaluation
importance of performance management:
is done at regular intervals to

and
assess both the performance of
Coaching is done regularly during
the individual and his/her office.
the performance period by the Heads
The suggested time periods for
of Agency, Planning Office, Division
Performance Rewarding and Development Planning
and Office Heads, and the individual.
are the first week of July and the first
is based on the results of the performance review and
The focus is creating an enabling
week of January the following year.
evaluation when appropriate developmental interven-
Performance
Performance Planning and Commitment is done prior
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3
4
to the start of the performance period where heads of
Stage 1
offices meet with the supervisors and staff and agree on

the outputs that should be accomplished based on the
goals and objectives of the organization. The suggested
time for Performance Planning and Commitment is the
last quarter of the preceding year.
environment
following questions:
Does your SPMS calendar show that officials and
to
improve
team
The
suggested
time
When reviewing Stage 4, ask yourself the
questions:
following questions:
Are office accomplishments
Is there a mechanism for the Head of Office and
assessed against the success
supervisors to discuss assessment results with the
indicators and the allotted
individual employee at the end of the rating period?
When reviewing Stage 2,
budget against the actual
Is there a provision to draw up a Professional
ask yourself the following
expenses as indicated in the
Development Plan to improve or correct performance
questions:
Performance Commitment and
of employees with Unsatisfactory or Poor
Are feedback sessions to discuss
Rating Forms and provided in
performance rating?
performance of offices, officials,
your Agency Guidelines?
Are recommendations for developmental
and employees provided in your
Does your SPMS calendar
interventions indicated in the Performance
Agency Guidelines and scheduled
schedule and conduct the
Commitment and Rating Form?
in your SPMS calendar?
Annual Agency Performance
Is there a provision on your Agency Guidelines to
Are interventions given to those
Review Conference?
link the SPMS with your Agency Human Resource
who are behind work targets? Is
Is individual employee
Development Plan?
space provided in the Employee
performance assessed based on
Is there a provision in your Agency Guidelines to
Feedback Form for recommended
the commitments made at the
tie up the performance management system with
interventions?
start of the rating period?
agency rewards and incentives for top performing
Is there a form or logbook to
Does your agency rating scale
individuals, units, and offices?
record critical incidents, schedule
fall within the range prescribed
Are the results of the performance evaluation
of coaching, and the action plan?
in Memorandum Circular No. 13,
used as inputs to the Agency HR Plan and rewards
s. 1999 - Revised Policies on
and incentives?
Does your SPMS calendar allot time for the PMT

to review and make recommendations on the
Does your SPMS calendar indicate the period for
Heads of Agency and Offices to approve the office
and individual performance commitments?
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PMS
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CYCLE
2
When reviewing Stage 3,
Stage4
ask yourself the following
Stage 2
employees are required to submit their commitments
performance commitments?
suggested time periods for Performance Rewarding and

first week of January the following year.
and Coaching are January to June and

July to December.
tions shall be made available to specific employees. The

Development Planning are the first week of July and the
periods for Performance Monitoring
prior to the start of the rating period?
Stage 3
performance and develop individual

potentials.
When reviewing Stage 1, ask yourself the
Monitoring
the PES?
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3
4
5
6
Steps 3 to 8
are all subsumed
under the first stage
of the PMS cycle
Performance Planning
and Commitment.
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If you follow Step 2, you shoiuld be able

to identify the gaps and PMS areas for
modification and enhancement.
Performance
Planning &
Commitment
KNOW AND UNDERSTAND YOUR AGENCYS

MAJOR FINAL OUTPUTS
The SPMS links staff performance with organizational performance. As
such, it is important to understand your organizations mandate and

strategic priorities. During the period of performance planning and
commitment, the first thing to do is to understand your agencys Major
Final Outputs.
Major Final Outputs refer to the goods and services

that your agency is mandated to deliver to external
clients through the implementation of programs,
projects, and activities (PAPs).
Where you can find the MFOs or strategic

priorities of your agency:
The Agency Logical Framework/Organizational Performance
Indicator Framework (OPIF) Book of Outputs is the main source
document for your organizations MFOs. This is published by the
Department of Budget and Management.
If your agency does not have a written Logical Framework/OPIF
Book of Outputs, the other possible sources of information are the
following documents:
For National Government Agencies (NGAs), State Universities and Colleges
(SUCs) and Government-owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs):
Philippine Development Plan

Agency Charter
Agency Strategic Plan/Road Map

Scorecard
For Local Government Units (LGUs):

Local Government Code
Local Development Plan
Road Map
Strategic Plan
Scorecard
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EXAMPLES OF MFOs FOUND IN THE LOGICAL FRAMEWORK

Encircled in the logical framework matrix shown in Chart 2 are the
CSCs five Major Final Outputs:
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2
SOCIETAL GOAL
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MAJOR FINAL OUTPUTS

MFO 1: Legal Services
MFO 2: Examinations and Appointments
SECTORAL GOAL
ORGANIZATIONAL
OUTCOMES
Good
Governance
Improved Public
Service Delivery
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4
Table 3. Major Final Outputs of the CSC
Human Resource
Development Toward
Poverty Alleviation
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MFO 4: Human Resource Development Services

MFO 5: Personnel Discipline and Accountability Enhancement Services
Merit & Rewards

System in the Civil Service
Strengthened and
Public Accountability
of Civil Servants Promoted
MFOs are delivered by core business processes of operating offices/units.

However, offices/units that do not directly deliver goods and services
to external clients contribute to the delivery of the agencys MFOs
through Support to Operations (STO) or General Administration and
MAJOR FINAL OUTPUTS
LEGAL
SERVICE
EXAMINATION
& APPOINTMENTS
Support (GAS) activities.

PERSONNEL
POLICIES &
STANDARDS
SERVICES
HUMAN
RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
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MFO 3: Personnel Policies and Standards Services
PERSONNEL
DISCIPLINE &
ACCOUNTABILITY
ENHANCEMENT
SERVICES
STOs refer to activities that provide technical and substantive support

to the operations and projects of the agency. By themselves, these
activities do not produce the MFOs but they contribute or enhance the
delivery of goods and services. Examples include program monitoring
and evaluation, public information programs, statistical services, and
PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND ACTIVITIES (PAPS)

Adjudicate
administrative
disciplinary &
non-disciplinary
cases
Formulate
opinions &
rulings
Render legal
counseling
Develop & formulate guidelines,

standards &
procedures on the
various processes
involved in recruitment, examination
& placement
Certify eligible
for placement
Conduct
examination
Issue certificate
of eligibility
Process/ review
appointments for
non-accredited
agencies
Formulate
policies on
government
employment
Review/
enhance/
monitor agency
career systems
&standards
Develop
policies,
standards &
regulations on
employeemanagement
relations in the
public sector
information systems development.

Conduct
training programs
Formulate/
evaluate/
administer
HRD programs
& service-wide
scholarships
Develop policies,
standards, rules
& regulations on
personnel
program evaluation, including
personnel
inspection &
audit actions
GAS refer to activities that deal with the provision of overall administrative
management support to the entire agency operation. Examples
are legislative liaison services, human resource development, and
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
financial services.
If you follow Step 3, you should be able to

answer the following questions:
What is my agencys mandate---vision,
mission, and goals?
What are my agencys products
and services or major final outputs?
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IDENTIFY THE SUCCESS INDICATORS

OF EACH MAJOR FINAL OUTPUT
After identifying the MFOs of your agency, list down the success
indicators or performance measures and targets of each MFO.
Where you can find the performance indicators of your agency:
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2
Agency logical framework/OPIF is the main document that details the

performance indicators and targets per MFO.
Agency Strategic Plan/Road Map /Scorecard
Using these documents as basis, the agencies must agree on the
performance standards on which they want to be measured.
You can determine the success indicators by referring to the

following documents:
Citizens Charter
RA 6713 (Code of Ethics and Ethical Standards)
OPES Reference Table
Accomplishment Reports (for historical data)
Benchmarking Reports
Stakeholders Feedback Reports
There may be other documents aside from those listed above that an
agency can derive its success indicators.
Success indicators
must be SMART:
SPECIFIC
MEASURABLE
ATTAINABLE
REALISTIC
TIME-BOUND
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12
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PERSPECTIVE
Table 4. CSC Scorecard
Examples
of Success Indicators
OBJECTIVE
MEASURE
found in the Agency Scorecard
PERSPECTIVE
Recognized
as a Center
for Excellence
OBJECTIVE
STAKEHOLDERS
STAKEHOLDERS
Recognized
as a Center
for Excellence
Client Satisfaction
Rating (CSC frontline
services)
indicators from other documents listed above (e.g., Citizens Charter, OPES Reference
Table, Benchmarking Reports).
The Civil Service Commission derives its success indicators from its Logical Framework/
OPIF Book of Outputs as well as its Scorecard. Other agencies may determine their success
BASE
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Excellent
(90-100%)
Excellent
(90-100%)
2014
2015
Excellent
(90-100%)
Excellent
(90-100%)
40%
(636 agencies
Level II accredited out of 1,590
accredited
agencies)
50%
(795 agencies
Level II accredited out of
1,590 accredited
agencies)
indicators from other documents listed above (e.g., Citizens Charter, OPES Reference
Table,
Reports).
N/A Benchmarking
T:1
Acceptable
Good
(70-79%)
(80-89%)
MEASURE
BASE
A:
Client Satisfaction
Rating (CSC frontline
services)
N/A
T:1
A:
Good2011
(87% in CSC
ARTA-RCS and
Acceptable
98%
(70-79%)
satisfaction rating of selected
govt agencies)
Good
(87% in CSC
N/A
ARTA-RCS
and
98%
satisfaction rating of selected
govt agencies)
Percentage of
agencies accredited
under the
PRIME-HRM
T:
Percentage of
agencies accredited
under the
PRIME-HRM
T:
A:
N/A
N/A
A:
N/A 2011
Good 2012
(89.14%)
Good
(80-89%)
Good
(89.14%)
10%
(159 agencies revalidated out of
1,590 accredited
agencies)
Good
(80-89%)
Good2013
(87.3% in CSC
ARTA-RCS &
Good
99% satisfac(80-89%)
tion rating of
selected govt
agencies)
Good
(87.3% in CSC
25%
ARTA-RCS
&
(398 agencies
99%
satisfacLevelrating
II accredittion
of
ed out ofgovt
1,590
selected
accredited
agencies)
agencies)
10%
25%
40%
50%
165%
(159 agencies re- (398 agencies
(636 agencies
(795 agencies
(262 agencies
validated out of
Level II accredit- Level II accredLevel II acrevalidated)
1,590 accredited ed out of 1,590
ited out of 1,590 credited out of
agencies)
accreditedto have complied
1,590 accredited
Level II accredited an agency which meets the basic requirements after having
been subjected accredited
to CHARM and/or determined
with the
agencies)authority to
agencies)
agencies)
recommendations of the CSCRO/FO concerned after CARE-HRM and has been granted by the Commission
take final action on
appointments.
OBJECTIVE
B
High
performing,
competent,
and credible
civil servants
OBJECTIVE
High
performing,
competent,
and credible
civil servants
OBJECTIVE
C
Provide
excellent HR
processes
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OBJECTIVE
C
Provide
165% 2012
2013
2014
2015
(262 agencies
3 WIG: Percentage
78%
T:
20%
40%
85%
95%
98%
revalidated)
of high density
(39
(469 service of- (560 service of(830 pass out
(345 pass out of (1,022 pass
Levelagencies
II accredited
an agency which meets
the basic requirements
after having
subjected to
and/or determined
to ofhave complied
with the
and their
passed
fices surveyed)
ficesbeen
surveyed)
of CHARM
975 service
363 service
out of 1,042
recommendations
of passthe CSCRO/FO concerned
after CARE-HRM and has been granted by the Commission
takesurveyed)
final action onservice
appointments.
service offices
out
offices orauthority tofices
offices
ing the ARTA-RCS
of 50
higher)
surveyed)
MEASURE
BASE
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
service
A:
73%
75%
offices
3 WIG: Percentage
78%
T:
20%
40%
85%
95%
98%
(361 passed
(449 passed
surof high density
(39
(469 service of- (560 service of(830 pass out
(345 pass out of (1,022 pass
out of 497
out of 599
veyed)
agencies and their
passed
fices surveyed) fices surveyed)
of 975 service
363 service ofout of 1,042
service offices
service offices
service offices passout
offices or
fices surveyed)
service offices
surveyed)
surveyed)
ing the ARTA-RCS
of 50
higher)
surveyed)
service
4 WIG:
14 CSC T:
N/A
20%
30%
70%
80%
A:
73%
75%
offices
Number of agencies
and
(498 out of
(747 out of
(1,743 out of
(1,992 out of
(361 passed
(449 passed
surwith approved SPMS
DOLE
2,490 agencies)
2,490 agencies) 2,490 agencies) 2,490 agencies)
out of 497
out of 599
veyed)
and its
service
service
A:
N/A offices
73% offices
12 atsurveyed)
surveyed)
(364 agencies
tached
with approved
agen4 WIG:
14
CSC T:
N/A
20%
30%
70%
80%
SPMS)
cies
Number of agencies
and
(498 out of
(747 out of
(1,743 out of
(1,992 out of
with approved SPMS
DOLE
2,490 agencies)
2,490 agencies) 2,490 agencies) 2,490 agencies)
WIG:
0
T:
N/A
80%
20%
and its
Number of NGAs,
(315 agencies
(79 agencies out
A:
N/A
73%
12 atGOCCs, and SUCs
out of 393
of 393 NGAs,
(364 agencies
tached
with functional
NGAs, GOCCs,
GOCCs, and
with approved
agenSPMS
and SUCs)
SUCs)
SPMS)
cies
MEASURE
BASE
A:
1
WIG:
0
T:
N/A
80%
20%
Number
of
NGAs,
(315 implementation
agencies
(79 agencies out
Approved SPMS includes all sectors: NGAs, GOCCs, SUCs, LWDs, and LGUs; SPMS is conditionally approved for initial
GOCCs,SPMS
and SUCs
out of 393
of 393 NGAs,
Functional
SPMS is approved and implemented
with functional
NGAs, GOCCs,
GOCCs, and
SPMS
and SUCs)
SUCs)
MEASURE
BASE
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
A:
1
5 Number of ISOT:
N/A
3
4
5
5
Approved
SPMScore
includes
SPMS is conditionally
approved
implementation
certified
and all sectors: NGAs, GOCCs, SUCs, LWDs, and LGUs;(Cases
(Maintain
thefor initial
(Maintain
the
(Maintained)
Functional
SPMS
SPMS is approved and implemented
support
processes
Adjudication,
3 Processes
4 Processes
Examination,
+ Training
+Project
Appointments
Process)
Management
MEASURE
BASE
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Processing)
Process)
5
Number of ISO-
T:
N/A
STAKEHOLDERS
STAKEHOLDERS
PROCESS
OPIF Book of Outputs as well as its Scorecard. Other agencies may determine their success
EXAMPLESofOFSuccess
SUCCESSIndicators
INDICATORS
Examples
FOUND
IN
THE
AGENCY
SCORECARD
found in the Agency Scorecard
The Civil Service Commission derives its success indicators from its Logical Framework/
Approved SPMS includes all sectors: NGAs, GOCCs, SUCs, LWDs, and LGUs; SPMS is conditionally approved for initial implementation
Functional SPMS SPMS is approved and implemented
98%
80%
100%
LINK BETWEEN LOGICAL FRAMEWORK AND SCORECARD
5
(Maintained)
2015
The illustration below shows the link between CSCs Logical Frameworkwhere the MFOs and performance targets are found, and Score-
100%
100%
RBPMS rating:
Passed
as a Center of
SOCIETAL GOAL
MFO 2:
EXAMINATIONS AND
ORGANIZATIONAL
OUTCOMES
APPOINTMENTS
Good
Governance
Improved Public
Service Delivery
Merit & Rewards

System in the Civil Service
Strengthened and
N/A
T:
EXAMINATION
& APPOINTMENTS
POLICIES &
STANDARDS
SERVICES
8
F
Formulate
opinions &
rulings
Render legal
counseling
Develop & formulate guidelines,

standards &
procedures on the
various processes
involved in recruitment, examination
& placement
Certify eligible
for placement
Conduct
examination
Issue certificate
of eligibility
Process/ review
appointments for
non-accredited
agencies
Formulate
policies on
government
employment
Review/
enhance/
monitor agency
career systems
&standards
Develop
policies,
standards &
regulations on
employeemanagement
relations in the
public sector
(CSC frontline services)

2
HUMAN
RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
PERSONNEL
DISCIPLINE &
ACCOUNTABILITY
ENHANCEMENT
SERVICES
Conduct
training programs
Formulate/
evaluate/
administer
HRD programs
& service-wide
scholarships
Develop policies,
standards, rules
& regulations on
personnel
program evaluation, including
personnel
inspection &
audit actions
Percentage of agencies accred-
POLICIES AND
WIG: Percentage of high density

agencies and their service of-
competent, and
fices passing the ARTA-RCS
credible civil
WIG: Number of agencies with

approved SPMS
WIG: Numbers of NGAs, GOCCs,

and SUCs with functional SPMS
PERSONNEL
C. Provide excel-
lent HR processes
D. Ensure fairness
Number of ISO-certified core

and support processes
WIG: Percentage of cases re-
MFO 4:
and efficiency in
HUMAN RESOURCE
solved within 40 days from the
performing Quasi-
time they are ripe for resolution
DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
Adjudicate
administrative
disciplinary &
non-disciplinary
cases
Client Satisfaction Rating
performing,
MFO 3:
Public Accountability
of Civil Servants Promoted
SERVICES
PERSONNEL
B. High
servants
MAJOR FINAL OUTPUTS
LEGAL
ited under the PRIME-HRM
Human Resource
Development Toward
Poverty Alleviation
SECTORAL GOAL
MEASURES
OBJECTIVES
Excellence
N/A
N/A
A:
Ensure
efficient
management
of financial
resources
Zero un-liquidated
cash advance
N/A
T:
N/A
Percentage of CSC
employees meeting
their job competency
standards
E
A. Recognized
LEGAL SERVICES
PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND ACTIVITIES (PAPS)
30%
T:
N/A
WIG: Percentage
of cases resolved
within 40 days from
the time they are
ripe for resolution
6
Ensure
fairness and
efficiency in
performing
Quasi-Judicial
functions
Number of ISOcertified core and

support processes
5
C
MFO 1:
Chart 3. Link between CSCs Logical Framework and Scorecard
SERVICE
Enhance the
competency
of our workforce
N/A
A:
A:
N/A
T:
BASE
Provide
excellent HR
processes
PROCESS
MEASURE
Employees collectively refer to the rank and file, supervisory, and executive/managerial groups
53%
(592 out of 1,115)
60%
80%
73%
(4,791 out of
6,582 cases
resolved)
60%
3
(Cases
Adjudication,
Examination,
Appointments
Processing)
70%*
70%
80%
5
(Maintain the
4 Processes
+Project
Management
Process)
4
(Maintain the
3 Processes
+ Training
Process)
3
(Cases
Adjudication,
Examination,
Appointments
Processing)
2013
2012
2011
PEOPLE
OBJECTIVE
STRATEGIC
STANDARDS
FINANCE
2014
cardwhere the strategic objectives and measures are indicated:
MAJOR FINAL
OUTPUTS
MFO 5:
Judicial functions
E. Enhance the
Percentage of CSC employees
competency of
meeting their job competency
our workforce
standards
PERSONNEL
DISCIPLINE AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ENHANCEMENT
SERVICES
F. Ensure efficient
Zero un-liquidated cash advance
management
of financial
resources
You will note that MFO 2 (Examinations and Appointments) is not included in the
Scorecard but it is one of the core functions of the CSC.
In the Scorecard, you will find that general administrative and support functions are
part of the strategic objectives: C. Provide excellent HR processes and F. Ensure
efficient management of financial resources.
PROCESS
*Target percentage may change depending on the results of the validation being conducted by OLA, CSLO and OCH.
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EXAMPLES OF SUCCESS INDICATORS

The highlighted column in the table below shows CSCs success indicators
that were derived from the MFOs (found in the Logical Framework) and
strategic objectives and measures (found in the Scorecard).

Performance targets and standards are continuously reviewed and
refined. As such, determine specific targets and success indicators for
2
3
4
5
each year in your annual work plan.

Table 5. CSC MFOs, Strategic Objectives, Measures, and Success Indicators
MAJOR FINAL
OUTPUTS
STRATEGIC
OBJECTIVE
MFO 1:
Ensure fairness
Legal Services and efficiency
in performing
quasi-judicial
functions
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7
8
9
10
11
12
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MEASURES
SUCCESS INDICATORS
Percentage of
cases resolved
within 40 days
from the time
they are ripe for
resolution
Percentage of cases resolved

within 40 days from the time they
are ripe for resolution
No. of cases adjudicated and
resolved within thirty (30) working
days (disciplinary cases)
No. of cases adjudicated and
resolved within ten (10) working
days (non-disciplinary cases)
No. of appointments processed/
reviewed versus received in accordance with technical standards
(for regulated agencies)
MFO 2: Examinations and

Appoinments
NOTE: MFO 2 is
not included in
the Scorecard
but it is one
of the core
functions of the
CSC.
No. of CSC test applications

processed and administered in
accordance with standards
No. of eligibles granted under
special laws
No. of eligibilities certified/placed
No. of appointments processed/
reviewed versus received in accordance with technical standards
(for regulated agencies)
MAJOR FINAL
OUTPUTS
MFO 3:
Personnel
Policies and
Standards
Services
STRATEGIC
OBJECTIVE
Recognized as
a Center for
Excellence
MEASURES
Percentage
of agencies accredited under
PRIME-HRM
SUCCESS INDICATORS
No. of HR Climate Surveys conducted as per annual work plan
No. of HRMOs assessed as per
annual work plan
No. of agencies subjected to
CHARM/CARE-HRM/ SPEAR as per
annual work plan
No. of agencies revalidated in
accordance with guidelines
No. of agencies accredited under
PRIME-HRM Level II Accreditation
(issued with CSC Resolution) in
accordance with guidelines and set
standards
No. of agencies recommended for
Deregulated Status in accordance
with guidelines
No. of agencies conferred with
Seal of Excellence Award under
PRIME-HRM in accordance with
Commission-approved standards
No. of Seal of Excellence awarded
under PRIME-HRM in accordance
with Commission-approved
standards
No. of unions registered according to standards
No. of unions accredited according to standards
No. of unions CNAs registered
according to standards
No. of education/information
campaign conducted as per annual
work plan
No. of conciliation/mediation
services rendered according to
standards
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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MAJOR FINAL
OUTPUTS
MFO 4: Human Resource

Development
Services
STRATEGIC
OBJECTIVE
Enhance the
competency of
our workforce
MEASURES
SUCCESS INDICATORS
Percentage of
CSC employees
meeting their
job competency
standards
Percentage of CSC employees

meeting their job competency
standards per annual work plan
No. of personnel trained
No. of Distance Learning Program
graduates according to standards
No. of scholars enrolled according
to standards
2
3
4
5
MFO 5:
Personnel
Discipline
and
Accountability
Enhancement
Services
High performing, competent,

and credible
civil servants
Percentage
of high density
agencies & their
service offices
passing the
ARTA-RCS
Number of
agencies with
functional SPMS
Good CSC Client Satisfaction Rating (CSC frontline services) for 2013
Percentage of high density
agencies and their service offices
passing the ARTA-Report Card
Survey per annual work plan
No. of complaints/feedbacks/
requests processed/acted upon
versus received
Number of agencies with functional SPMS
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IDENTIFY THE PERFORMANCE

GOALS OF YOUR OFFICE
After identifying all the MFOs of your agency, focus on the performance
goals of your office. Ask yourself:
In most cases, one or several offices will be contributing to one MFO. It is

also possible that one office will be contributing to two MFOs.
EXAMPLES OF OFFICES CONTRIBUTING TO MFOs

In the Civil Service Commission, the following offices contribute to
specific MFOs:
Office for Legal Affairs (OLA),
Commission Secretariat and Liaison
MFO 1: Legal Services
Office (CSLO); CSC Regional Offices
MFO 2: Examinations and

Appointments
Relations Office (PRO); CSCROs
MFO 3: Personnel Policies and

Standards Services
HRPSO; Office for Human Resource

Management and Development
(OHRMD); Civil Service Institute
(CSI); CSCROs
HRPSO; Office for Strategy Management (OSM); Public Assistance and

Information Office (PAIO); CSCROs
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8
Human Resource Policies &

Standards Office (HRPSO); Personnel
(CSCROs)
Placement Office (ERPO); CSCROs

formulate indicators that are SMART.
1
2
Which MFO is my office contributing to?
Examination, Recruitment and
8
9
Step 5. Identify the Performance Goals of your Office
MFO 4: Human Resource

Development Services
MFO 5: Personnel Discipline and

Accountability
Enhancement Services
9
10
11
12
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The chart below shows how each CSC office, division, and individual staff in the central and regional levels work towards meeting the
performance targets, strategic objectives, and MFOs and contribute to realize CSCs vision of becoming Asias leading Center of Excellence
Based on the organizational priorities of the Civil Service Commission
each year, each office determines its specific performance targets or
for Strategic Human Resource and Organization Development by 2030.
success indicators in its annual work plan.
The chart, however, does not show all the units in the CSC but only those that are directly contributing to the MFOs.
If your office/unit is not directly delivering goods and services to

external clients, your office/unit is either implementing Support
to Operations (STO) activities or General Administration and
Support (GAS) activities. As such, you should have your own SMART
3
4
5
6
Chart 5. Illustration of CSC Offices at the

Central and Regional Levels Contributing to
the MFOs
performance targets or success indicators from the office/unit level

down to the individual staff level.
MFO 1:
LEGAL SERVICES
MFO 2:
EXAMINATIONS &
APPOINTMENTS
Ensure fairness and

efficiency
in performance of
quasi-judicial functions
7
8
VISION:
Asias Leading Center of Excellence
for Strategic HR and OD by 2030
% of cases
resolved within
40 days
MFO 3: PERSONNEL
POLICIES AND
STANDARDS
SERVICES
MFO 4: HUMAN
RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
MFO 5: PERSONNEL
DISCIPLINE &
ACCOUNTABILITY
Recognized as
a Center for Excellence
Enhance the competency

of our workforce
High performing,
competent & credible
civil servants
% appointments
acted upon within
1.5 hours
Test form
developed with
good reliability
index within 2 days
before security
printing
CSCROs
ERPO
OSM
HRPSO
CSCRO
OHRMD
CSI
CSCRO
OSM
CSCRO
HRPSO
CSCRO
CSCFOs
ESD
PMU
APCCD
PSED
TARD
IST
HRD
PMU
PALD
PSSD
PSED
CSC client
satisfaction rating
(frontline services)
% of high
density
agencies &
their service
offices passing
ARTA-RCS
% of CSC
employees
meeting their job
competency
% of agencies
accredited under
PRIME-HRM
No. of agencies
with approved
& functional
SPMS
9
10
OLA
CSCRO
11
OLA
Divisions
LSD
12
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
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To illustrate how the performance goals of an office cascade down to the division and individual staff levels on the central and regional
EXAMPLE OF THE PERFORMANCE GOALS

OF AN OFFICE AT THE CENTRAL OFFICE LEVEL
levels, this Guidebook will zero in on MFO 3 and one specific office in the Civil Service Commission that contributes to it: the Human
Resource Policies and Standards Office (HRPSO), and one division under it, the Audit Position Classification and Compensation Division
(APCCD) and its counterpart office and division on the regional level, the CSC Regional Office (CSCRO) and the Policies and Systems
The HRPSO contributes to MFO 3. Below are the performance goals or
Evaluation Division (PSED). You will note that two offices in the central office actually contribute to MFO 3: HRPSO and OSM. However, the
success indicators of the HRPSO that cascade down to the APPCD. Note
focus will only be on the HRPSO (central office) and the PSED (regional office). These units are highlighted in yellow below:
that the success indicators are SMARTSpecific, Measurable, Attain-
able, Realistic, and Time-bound. HRPSOs other success indicators that
VISION:
Asias Leading Center of Excellence
for Strategic HR and OD by 2030
Chart 6. Illustration of One CSC Office and

Division at Central and Regional Levels
Contributing to MFO 3
MFO 1:
LEGAL SERVICES
MFO 2:
EXAMINATIONS &
APPOINTMENTS
Ensure fairness and

efficiency
in performance of
quasi-judicial functions
% of cases
resolved within
40 days
OLA
OLA
Divisions
CSCROs
Test form
developed with
above average
reliability index
within 2 days
before security
printing
ERPO
CSC client
satisfaction rating
(frontline services)
OSM
MAJOR FINAL
OUTPUTS
CSCRO
% of high
density
agencies &
their service
offices passing
ARTA-RCS
CSI
CSCRO
OSM
CSCRO
Recognized
as
a Center for
Excellence
Percentage of
agencies
accredited under
PRIME-HRM
OFFICE LEVEL (HRPSO)

SUCCESS INDICATORS
100% of recommendations for
accreditation from the CSC
Regional Offices acted upon
within 15 days from receipt of the
recommendation
Orientation on PRIME-HRM conducted by EO March 2013

MOA between the CSC and award
giving bodies on the integration
of CB standards to their criteria
signed by end of September 2013
CSCRO
Replies to queries sent within 15

days upon receipt by the HRPSO
LSD
CSCFOs
ESD
PMU
APCCD
PSED
TARD
IST
HRD
PMU
PALD
PSSD
PSED
The other two divisions under the HRPSO are: Personnel Systems and Standards Division (PSSD)
and Qualification and Selection Standards Division (QSSD).
3
The other offices of the Civil Service Commission contributing to MFO 3 are the Personnel Relations Office and the Regional Offices.
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MEASURES
PRIME-HRM Certifying Board (CB)

Standards for Center/Seal of Excellence approved by the Commission
by end of the 1st Quarter
No. of agencies
with approved
& functional
SPMS
HRPSO
STRATEGIC
OBJECTIVE
Resolutions for accreditation of

agencies approved by the Commission within 15 days from receipt of
recommendation from the CSCRO
High performing,
competent & credible
civil servants
% of CSC
employees
meeting their job
competency
OHRMD
MFO 3:
Personnel
Policies and
Standards
Services3
MFO 5: PERSONNEL
DISCIPLINE &
ACCOUNTABILITY
Enhance the competency

of our workforce
% of agencies
accredited under
PRIME-HRM
HRPSO
Table 6. Office Level (HRPSO) Success Indicators
MFO 4: HUMAN
RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
Recognized as
a Center for Excellence
% appointments
acted upon within
1.5 hours
CSCRO
MFO 3: PERSONNEL
POLICIES AND
STANDARDS
SERVICES
cascade down to the other two divisions2 under it are not included.
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
Staff
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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Step 6. Identify the Performance Goals of the Divisions Under Your Office
EXAMPLE OF THE PERFORMANCE GOALS OF A REGIONAL OFFICE

The Regional Offices likewise contribute to MFO 3. The highlighted
column shows the performance targets on that level.
1
2
3
4
Table 7. Regional Office Level (CSCRO) Success Indicators

MAJOR FINAL
STRATEGIC
OUTPUTS
OBJECTIVE
MFO 4:
Personnel Policies
and Standards
Services
Recognized as
a Center
for Excellence
MEASURES
Percentage of
agencies
accredited under
PRIME-HRM
REGIONAL OFFICE
(CSCRO) LEVEL
SUCCESS
INDICATORS
Cumulative 25% of
agencies accredited
under CSC Agency
Accreditation Program
(CSCAAP) granted Level II-Accredited Status
under PRIME-HRM
IDENTIFY THE PERFORMANCE GOALS

OF THE DIVISIONS UNDER YOUR OFFICE
Units under an office must contribute towards achieving a specific MFO
through a set of performance goals or success indicators. As such, the
performance goals of the different units such as a branch, attached
bureaus, or a division must be aligned with the performance goals
of the office.
EXAMPLE OF DIVISION LEVEL

PERFORMANCE GOALS AT THE CENTRAL OFFICE LEVEL
CSCs Human Resource Policies and Standards Office has 3 divisions
under it: Personnel Systems and Standards Division (PSSD), Audit
and Position Classification and Compensation Division (APCCD), and
Qualification and Selection Standards Division (QSSD).
Highlighted on the table below are the success indicators of the Audit
Table 8. Office Level (HRPSO) and Division Level (APCCD) Success Indicators
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9
10
11
12
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and Position Classification and Compensation Division:

identify the performance goals of your office
that contribute to specific MFOs.
MAJOR FINAL
OUTPUTS
MFO 3:
Personnel
Policies
and
Standards
Services
STRATEGIC
OBJECTIVE
Recognized as
a Center
for
Excellence
MEASURES

SUCCESS INDICATORS
DIVISION LEVEL(APCCD)
SUCCESS INDICATORS
Percentage of
agencies
accredited under
PRIMEHRM
100% of recommendations for accreditation

from the CSC Regional
Offices acted upon
within 15 days from
receipt of the recommendation

Offices acted upon within
10 days from receipt of
the recommendation
Resolutions for
Resolutions for accredita-
accreditation of agencies approved by the

Commission within 15
days from receipt of
recommendation from
the CSCRO
tion of agencies prepared

within 10 days from
receipt of the recommendation from the CSCRO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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MAJOR FINAL
OUTPUTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
STRATEGIC
OBJECTIVE
MEASURES

SUCCESS INDICATORS
DIVISION LEVEL(APCCD)
SUCCESS INDICATORS
PRIME-HRM Certifying
Board (CB) Standards
for Center/Seal of
Excellence approved
by the Commission by
end of the 1st Quarter
Proposed PRIME-HRM
Certifying Board (CB)
Standards for Center/
Seal of Excellence approved by the Director
by March 15
Orientation on PRIMEHRM conducted by EO

March 2013
Proposal on the PRIMEHRM Orientation approved by the Director

by the end of February
MOA between the CSC

and award giving bodies on the integration
of CB standards to
their criteria signed
by end of September
2013
Draft MOA between the

CSC and award giving
bodies on the integration of CB standards to
their criteria approved
by the Director by
August 15
Replies to queries
sent within 15 days
upon receipt by the
HRPSO
Draft replies to queries

submitted to the Director within 10 days upon
receipt by the HRPSO
EXAMPLE OF DIVISION LEVEL PERFORMANCE GOALS

AT THE REGIONAL OFFICE LEVEL
Highlighted on the table below are the success indicators of the Policies
and Systems Evaluation Division (PSED):
Table 9. Regional Office Level (CSCRO) and

Division Level (PSED) Success Indicators
MAJOR FINAL
STRATEGIC
OUTPUTS
OBJECTIVE
MFO 3:
Personnel
Policies
and
Standards
Services
Recognized as
a Center
for
Excellence
REGIONAL OFFICE
MEASURES
(CSCRO) SUCCESS
INDICATORS
Cumulative 25%
of agencies
accredited
under CSC Agency
Accreditation
Program (CSCAAP)
granted Level II
Accredited Status
under PRIME-HRM
Cumulative 25% of
agencies accredited
under CSC Agency
Accreditation
Program (CSCAAP)
granted Level II
Accredited Status
under PRIME-HRM
POLICIES AND
SYSTEMS EVALUATION
DIVISION (PSED)
SUCCESS INDICATORS
Cumulative 25% of
agencies accredited
under CSC Agency
Accreditation
Program (CSCAAP)
granted Level II
Accredited Status
under PRIME-HRM
2
3
4
5
6
7
Like the office level success indicators, division level success indicators
should also be SMARTSpecific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and
Time-bound.
If you follow Step 6, you should be able

to identify the performance goals of
your division that are aligned with the
performance goals of your office.
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10
11
11
12
12
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Step 7. Identify the Performance Goals of Individuals Under Each Division
IDENTIFY THE PERFORMANCE GOALS OF

THE INDIVIDUALS UNDER EACH DIVISION
Each division will be staffed by at least one individual employee. The
performance goals of each individual employee must contribute and

align with the performance goals of the division. The success indicators
should be SMART.
EXAMPLE OF INDIVIDUAL LEVEL PERFORMANCE GOALS

AT THE CENTRAL OFFICE LEVEL
Highlighted in Table 10 are the individual level success indicators of
2
3
4
employees under the Audit and Position Classification and Compensation

Division. The table also shows the alignment of individual success
indicators with the division level (APCCD) and office level (HRPSO)
success indicators.
Like the office level and division level success indicators, individual
level success indicators should also be SMARTSpeci c, Measurable,
Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound.
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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10
11
12
40
MAJOR FINAL
OUTPUTS
MFO 3:
Personnel
Policies and
Standards
Services
STRATEGIC
OBJECTIVE
Recognized as
a Center for
Excellence
STRATEGIC
OBJECTIVE
MEASURES
Percentage of
agencies accredited under
PRIME-HRM
MEASURES
Resolutions for accreditation of

agencies prepared within days
from receipt by the HRPSO
Proposed PRIME-HRM Certifying Board (CB) Standards

for Center/Seal of Excellence
submitted to the Division Chief
by February 1
Proposal on the PRIME-HRM
Orientation submitted to the
Division Chief by end of anuary
INDIVIDUAL LEVEL (STAFF)

SUCCESS INDICATORS
Resolutions for accreditation

of agencies prepared within 10
days from receipt by the HRPSO
Proposed PRIME-HRM Certifying

Board (CB) Standards for Center/Seal of Excellence approved
by the Director by March 1
Proposal on the PRIME-HRM
Orientation approved by the
Director by the end of February
DIVISION LEVEL (APCCD)

SUCCESS INDICATORS
Resolutions for accreditation

of agencies approved by the
Commission within 15 days from
receipt of recommendation from
the CSCRO
PRIME-HRM Certifying Board
(CB) Standards for Center/Seal
of Excellence approved by the
Commission by end of the 1st
Quarter
Orientation on PRIME-HRM
conducted by EO March 01
Draft MOA between the CSC

and award giving bodies on the
integration of CB standards to
their criteria submitted to the
Division Chief by 1 uly 01
Draft replies to queries approved
by the Division Chief within
Draft MOA between the CSC

and award giving bodies on the
their criteria approved by the
Director by August 1
Draft replies to queries approved by the Director within
10 days upon receipt by the
HRPSO
MOA between the CSC and

award giving bodies on the
their criteria signed by end of
September 01
Replies to queries sent within 1
OFFICE LEVEL (HRPSO) SUCCESS

INDICATORS
100% of recommendations
for accreditation from the CSC
Regional Offices Nos. 1, and
acted upon within days from
INDIVIDUAL LEVEL (STAFF)

SUCCESS INDICATORS
within 10 days from receipt of
the recommendation
DIVISION LEVEL (APCCD)

SUCCESS INDICATORS
within 1 days from receipt of
the recommendation
OFFICE LEVEL (HRPSO) SUCCESS

INDICATORS
MAJOR FINAL
OUTPUTS
Table 10. Office Level (HRPSO), Division Level (APCCD), and Individual Level (Staff 1) Success Indicators

7
8
10
11
12
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EXAMPLE OF INDIVIDUAL LEVEL PERFORMANCE GOALS

AT THE REGIONAL OFFICE LEVEL
Highlighted on the table below are the individual level success indicators
of employees under the Policies and Systems Evaluation Division

(PSED) at the regional office level. The table also shows the alignment
of individual success indicators with the division level (PSED) and the
Regional Office success indicators.
individual level success indicators should also be SMARTSpeci c,
Like the regional office level and division level success indicators,
Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound.
Table 11. Regional Office Level (CSCRO), Division Level (PSED), and
Individual Level (Staff 2) Success Indicators
MAJOR
FINAL
OUTPUTS
MFO 3:
Personnel
Policies
and
Standards
Services
STRATEGIC
OBJECTIVE
Recognized as
a Center
for
Excellence
4
5
MEASURES
Percentage of
agencies
accredited under
PRIMEHRM
REGIONAL
OFFICE LEVEL
(CSCRO)
SUCCESS
INDICATORS
DIVISION
LEVEL (PSED)
SUCCESS
INDICATORS
Cumulative
25% of agencies accredited under
CSC Agency
Accreditation
Program
(CSCAAP)
granted LevelII Accredited
Status under
PRIME-HRM
Cumulative
25% of agencies accredited under
CSC Agency
Accreditation
Program
(CSCAAP)
Status under
PRIME-HRM
INDIVIDUAL LEVEL
(STAFF) SUCCESS
INDICATORS
Cumulative
25%
of agencies
accredited
under
CSC Agency
Accreditation
Program
(CSCAAP)
Status under
PRIME-HRM
Cumulative
25% of agencies accredited
under CSC Agency Accreditation Program
(CSCAAP)
recommended
for Level-II
Accredited
Status under
PRIME-HRM
7
8
9
10
11
12
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

identify the activities and outputs of individual
staff that contribute to the achievement of the
performance goals of your division and office.
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12
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DEVELOP
THE RATING SCALE
Developing the Rating Scale involves two sub-steps:
Determining the dimensions on which performance or accomplishments are to be rated.
Operationalizing the numerical and adjectival ratings.
THREE DIMENSIONS OF PERFORMANCE

The three dimensions of performance or accomplishments are quality,
eciency , and timeliness.
1
2
3
4
Quality or Effectiveness means getting the right things done. It refers

to the degree to which objectives are achieved as intended and the extent
to which issues are addressed with a certain degree of excellence.
Quality or effective performance involves the following elements:
Acceptability
Completeness or
comprehensiveness of reports
Meeting standards
Client satisfaction
with services rendered
Creativity or innovation
Personal initiative
Accuracy
Efficiency is the extent to which targets are accomplished using the
5
6
7
minimum amount of time or resources.

Efficient performance applies to continuing tasks or frontline services
(e.g., issuance of licenses, permits, clearances, and certificates).
It involves the following elements:
Standard response time
Number of requests/applications acted upon over number of
requests/applications received
Optimum use of resources (e.g., money, logistics, office supplies)
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10
11
12
44
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Timeliness measures if the targeted deliverable was done within the

scheduled or expected timeframe. Timely performance involves:
Meeting deadlines as set in the work plan
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Not all performance accomplishments need to

be rated along all three dimensions of quality,
eciency, and timeliness. Some accomplishments
may only be rated on any combination of two
or three dimensions. In other cases, only one
dimension may be sucient. Consider all the
elements involved listed above in each dimension
and use them as guides to determine how
performance will be rated.
DETERMINING THE DIMENSIONS TO RATE PERFORMANCE

Depending on how success indicators are stated, you can rate a performance along
the dimensions of quality, efficiency, and/or timeliness using the listed elements
above as guidelines. The rating needs to be discussed within the unit and between
Table 12. Examples of How to Determine the Dimensions to Rate Performance

EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE TARGETS
AND SUCCESS INDICATORS
Resolutions for accreditation of agencies
approved by the Commission within 15 days
from receipt of recommendation from the
CSCRO
This performance target is rated

on quality and efficiency because
it involves:Acceptability. The
resolutions need to be approved by the
Commission.Standard response time of
15 days
Revised Omnibus Rules on Appointments

approved by the Commission upon first
presentation by April 30, 2013
This performance target is rated on

quality and timeliness because it
involves:Acceptability. The omnibus
rules need to be approved by the
Commission.Meeting a deadline on April
30, 2013.
PRIME-HRM Certifying Board (CB)

Standards for Center/Seal of Excellence
approved by the Commission by end of the
1st Quarter

quality and timeliness because it
involves:Acceptability. The standards need to be approved by the
Commission.Meeting a deadline set at the
end of the 1st Quarter.
Resolution on QS for newly-created unique

positions approved by the Commission
within 15 days upon receipt by the HRPSO
of complete requirements
This performance target is rated

on quality and efficiency because
it involves:Acceptability. The
resolutions need to be approved by the
Commission.Standard response time of
15 days.
Draft replies to queries approved by the

Director within 10 working days upon

quality and efficiency because it
involves:Acceptability. The letters need
to be approved by the Director.Standard
response time of 10 working days.
the supervisors and staff (i.e., raters and ratees) to clarify the expected outputs at
the beginning of the performance monitoring period.
Because performance is measured within a scheduled monitoring period, all
accomplishments always involve the dimension of time. As such, performance is
always rated on either efficiency and/or timeliness.
RATING DIMENSIONS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
11
12
12
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ESTABLISHING THE RATING SCALE
On each dimension of quality, efficiency, and timeliness, rate performance
using a numerical scale ranging from 1 to 5with 1 as the lowest and 5 as
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12
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the highest. The table below explains the meaning of each rating:
Table 13. Operationalization of the Rating Scale
4
2
NUMERICAL
RATING
3
5
Outstanding
5
Performance exceeded expectations by 30% and above of
the planned targets.
Performance demonstrated was exceptional in terms of
quality, technical skills, creativity, and initiative, showing
mastery of the task. Accomplishments were made in more
than expected but related aspects of the target.
4
Very
satisfactory
Performance exceeded expectations by 15% to 29% of the
planned targets.
6
3
Satisfactory
7
Performance met 90% to 114% of the planned targets.
However, if it involves deadlines required by law, it should be
100% of the planned targets.
2
Unsatisfactory
Performance only met 51% to 89% of the planned targets and
8
1
ADJECTIVAL
RATING
Poor
DESCRIPTION OR MEANING OF RATING
failed to deliver one or more critical aspects of the target.

However, if it involves deadlines required by law, the range of
performance should be 51% to 99% of the planned targets.
Performance failed to deliver most of the targets by 50% and

below.
are based on the ranges prescribed under CSC Memorandum Circular No 13, s. 1999. The 90%
The 130% and above range for Outstanding rating and the 50% and below range for Poor rating
to 114% range for Satisfactory rating is based on Executive Order No. 80, s. 2012 (Directing the
Adoption of a Performance-Based Incentive System for Government Employees).
For the rating to be objective, impartial, and verifiable, you need to
indicate the operational definition or meaning of each numerical rating
under each relevant dimension (i.e., quality, efficiency, or timeliness)
per performance target or success indicator.
EXAMPLES OF RATING MATRICES
MFO3:
Personnel
Policies
and
Standards
Services
MAJOR
FINAL
OUTPUTS
NOTE: Time frame

for this activity is 3
months or 90 days
PRIME-HRM Certifying
Board (CB) Standards
for Center/Seal of
Excellence approved
by the Commission by
end of the 1st Quarter

approved by the
Commission within 15
days from receipt of
recommendation from
the CSCRO

Offices acted upon
within 15 days from
HRPSO SUCCESS
IINDICATORS
Table 14. HRPSO Rating Matrix
Central Office Level
others only on efficiency.
3 Submitted by end of
1st quarter or within 81 to
103 days.
2 Delayed by 14 to 45
days
1 Delayed by more than
45 days
3 Approved upon 2nd presentation of resolution to the Commission with major changes
2 Approved upon 3rd presentation of resolution to the Commission with minimal changes
1 Approved upon 3rd presentation of resolution to the Commission with major changes
2 Delayed by 8 or more days
1 Approved upon 3rd presentation of resolution to the Commission with major changes
4 Submitted within 76 to
80 days
2 Delayed by 1 to 7.5 days
2 Approved upon 3rd presentation of resolution to the Commission with minimal changes
4 Approved upon 2nd presentation of resolution to the Commission with minimal changes
3 Approved within 15 working

days
3 Approved upon 2nd presentation of resolution to the Commission with major changes
5 Submitted within 75
days or less
4 Approved within 11 to 14 days
4 Approved upon 2nd presentation of resolution to the Commission with minimal changes
DESCRIPTION OF RATINGS
FOR TIMELINESS
5 Approved upon 1st presentation of resolution to the Commission
5 Approved within 10 working

days
1 Acted upon beyond 22 days

from receipt of recommendation
2 Acted upon within 17 to 22 days

from receipt of recommendation

from receipt of the recommendation

5 Acted upon within 10 days from

DESCRIPTION OF RATINGS FOR

EFFICIENCY
5 Approved upon 1st presentation of resolution to the Commission
DESCRIPTION OF
RATINGS FOR QUALITY
You will note that some performance targets are only rated on quality and efficiency, some on quality and timeliness, and
efficiency, and timeliness.
Policies and Standards Office. Columns 3 to 5 describe the meaning of each numerical rating along the dimensions of quality,
The second column on the table below shows all the performance targets or success indicators of the CSCs Human Resource
Office Level Rating Matrix
regional levels.
The following tables show examples of rating matrices on three levelsoffice, division, and individual staff at the central and

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10
11
12
50
50
Replies to queries sent
within 15 days upon
NOTE: Time frame

months or 120 working
days
MOA between the CSC

and award giving bodies on the integration
of CB standards to
their criteria signed
by end of September
2013
NOTE: Time frame

months or 90 days
5 MOA approved by the Commission upon

1st presentation
2nd presentation with minimal changes
2nd presentation with major changes
3rd presentation with minimal changes
3rd presentation with major changes
5 Average outstanding rating of participants

4 Average very satisfactory rating of
participants
3 Average satisfactory rating of participants
2 Average unsatisfactory rating of participants
1 Average poor rating of participants
Orientation on PRIMEHRM conducted by EO

March 2013
5 Replies sent within an average

of 10 days
of 11 to 14 days
of 15 days
2 Replies sent delayed by an
average of 1 to 7.5 days
1 Replies sent delayed by an average of 8 or more days
DESCRIPTION OF RATINGS FOR

EFFICIENCY
DESCRIPTION OF
RATINGS FOR QUALITY
HRPSO SUCCESS
IINDICATORS
5 MOA signed in less than

84 days
4 MOA signed within 85
to 107 days
to 137 days
to 180 days
1 MOA signed beyond 180
days
5 Conducted within 75
days or less
4 Conducted within 76 to
80 days
3 Conducted by end of
1st quarter or within 81 to
103 days.
2 Delayed by 14 to 45
days
1 Delayed by more than
45 days
FOR TIMELINESS
MAJOR
FINAL
OUTPUTS
Regional Office Level
Table 15. CSCRO Rating Matrix

MAJOR
FINAL
OUTPUTS
MFO 3:
Personnel
Policies
and
Standards
Services
of
each
REGIONAL
OFFICE
SUCCESS
INDICATORS
FOR QUALITY
Cumulative 25%
of agencies
accredited under
CSC Agency
Accreditation
Program
(CSCAAP)
granted Level
II-Accredited
Status under
PRIME-HRM
numerical
rating
along
DESCRIPTION OF
RATINGS
FOR EFFICIENCY
the
dimensions
DESCRIPTION OF
RATINGS
FOR TIMELINESS
5 Cumulative 33% or
more of accredited agencies under CSCAAP granted
Level 2-Accredited Status
under PRIME-HRM
4 Cumulative 29% to
32% of accredited agencies
under CSCAAP granted
under PRIME-HRM
3 Cumulative 22% to
under PRIME-HRM
2 Cumulative 13%-21% of
accredited agencies under
CSCAAP granted Level
2-Accredited Status under
PRIME-HRM
1 Cumulative 12% or less

of accredited agencies
under PRIME-HRM
Division Level Rating Matrix
The second column on Table 16 shows all the performance targets
or success indicators of the CSCs Audit and Position Classification
and Compensation Division. Columns 3 to 5 describe the meaning

of
quality,
efficiency, and timeliness. Like the office level rating scales, you
will note that some performance targets are only rated on quality
and efficiency, some on quality and timeliness, and others only
on efficiency.
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APCCD
SUCCESS
INDICATORS
Central Office Level

Table 16. APCCD Rating Matrix
MAJOR
FINAL
OUTPUTS
1
2
3
MFO 3:
Personnel
Policies
and
Standards
Services
APCCD
SUCCESS
INDICATORS
accreditation
from the CSC
Regional Offices
acted upon within
10 days from
receipt of the
recommendation
6
7
8
9
10
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12
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DESCRIPTION
OF RATINGS
FOR EFFICIENCY
5 Acted upon in less than
8 days from receipt of the
recommendation
4 - Acted upon in 8 days
1 - Acted upon more than

recommendation
Resolutions for
accreditation
of agencies
prepared within
10 days from
receipt by the
HRPSO
DESCRIPTION
OF RATINGS
FOR TIMELINESS
3 - Acted upon within 9 to

recommendation
recommendation
4
5
FOR QUALITY
Proposed
PRIME-HRM
Certifying Board
(CB) Standards
for Center/Seal
of Excellence
submitted to
the Director by
March 1
NOTE: Timeframe
for this activity is January to
March 1
5 Draft resolution approved by the Director from

1 to 7 days from receipt by
the HRPSO
4 Draft resolution
approved by the Director in
8 days from receipt by the
HRPSO
the HRPSO
12 to 15 days from receipt
by the HRPSO
1 Draft resolution approved by the Director more
than 15 days from receipt
by the HRPSO
Proposal on the
PRIME-HRM
Orientation
approved by the
Director by the
end of February
NOTE: Timeframe
is 30 days
Draft MOA
between the CSC
and award-giving
bodies on the
integration of CB
standards to their
criteria approved
by the Director by
August 15
NOTE: Timeframe
is 30 days
Draft replies to
queries approved
by the Director
within 10 working
days upon receipt
by the HRPSO
FOR QUALITY
DESCRIPTION
OF RATINGS
FOR EFFICIENCY
DESCRIPTION
OF RATINGS
FOR TIMELINESS
5 - Approved by the Director

upon 1st submission
5 Proposed standards approved by the Director before

February 23

upon 2nd presentation with
minimal changes
4 Proposed standards approved by the Director from

February 23 to March 4
3 Approved by the Director

major changes

March 5 to March 22

upon 3rd presentation with
minimal changes

March 23 to April 22

major changes
1 Proposed standards
approved by the Director
beyond April 22

upon 1st submission
minimal changes
major changes
minimal changes
major changes

before February 8
from February 9 to 13
from February 14 to March 5
from March 6 to 17
beyond March 17
5 - Draft MOA approved by the

Director upon 1st submission
minimal changes
major changes
minimal changes
major changes

before July 26
from July 26 to August 10
from August 11 to August 18
from August 19 to 31
beyond August 31

upon 1st submission
upon 2nd submission with
minimal changes
upon 2nd submission with
major changes
upon 3rd submission with
minimal changes
upon 3rd submission with
major changes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
5 Replies sent within an

average of less than 8 days
average of 8.5 to 9 days
average of 10 days
2 Replies sent delayed by
an average of 1 to 5 days
1 Replies sent delayed
by an average of 6 or
more days
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Regional Office Level
Individual Level Rating Matrices The APCCD is staffed by three
Table 17. PSED Rating Matrix
employees. The three succeeding tables for Employees A, B, and C below
MAJOR
FINAL
OUTPUTS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
MFO3:
Personnel
Policies
and
Standards
Services
PSED SUCCESS
INDICATORS
Cumulative 25%
of agencies
accredited under
CSC Agency
Accreditation Program (CSCAAP)
granted Level II
Accredited Status
under
PRIME-HRM
FOR QUALITY
DESCRIPTION
OF RATINGS
FOR EFFICIENCY
5 Cumulative 33%
or more of accredited
agencies under CSCAAP
recommended for Level
ll-Accredited Status under
PRIME-HRM
4 Cumulative 29% to
under CSCAAP recommended for accreditation
under PRIME-HRM
3 Cumulative 22% to
under PRIME-HRM
2 Cumulative 13%-21% of
accredited agencies under
CSCAAP recommended
for accreditation under
PRIME-HRM
DESCRIPTION
OF RATINGS
FOR TIMELINESS
show the performance targets and rating scales of these employees.

Like the office level and division level rating matrices, you will note that
some performance targets are only rated on quality and efficiency, some
on quality and timeliness, and others only on efficiency.
Central Office Level: Employee A

Table 18. Employee A Rating Matrix
MAJOR
FINAL
OUTPUTS
MFO3:
Personnel
Policies
and
Standards
Services
STAFF A
SUCCESS
IINDICATORS
accreditation
from the CSC
Regional Offices
acted upon within
7 days from
receipt of the
recommendation
1 Cumulative 12% or less

of accredited agencies
under PRIME-HRM
FOR QUALITY
DESCRIPTION
OF RATINGS
FOR EFFICIENCY
5 - Acted upon in less than
recommendation
4 - Acted upon in 5 days
recommendation
recommendation
1 - Acted upon more than
recommendation
Resolutions for
accreditation
of agencies
prepared within 7
days from receipt
by the HRPSO

the HRPSO
DESCRIPTION
OF RATINGS
FOR TIMELINESS
MAJOR
FINAL
OUTPUTS
MFO3:
Personnel
Policies
and
Standards
Services
STAFF A
SUCCESS
IINDICATORS
Draft replies to
queries approved
by the Division
Chief within 7
days upon receipt
by the HRPSO
DESCRIPTION
OF RATINGS FOR QUALITY
DESCRIPTION
OF RATINGS
FOR EFFICIENCY
5 - Approved by the Division

Chief upon 1st submission

average of 1 day

Chief upon 2nd submission
with minimal changes

average of 2 to 5 days
3 Approved by the Division

with major changes


Chief upon 3rd submission

an average of 2 to 3.5 days

with major changes

by an average of 4 or more
days
DESCRIPTION
OF RATINGS
FOR TIMELINESS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
4 Draft resolution
HRPSO
10

the HRPSO
10
11

the HRPSO
11
12

than 11 days from receipt by
the HRPSO
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Central Office Level: Employee B
MAJOR
FINAL
OUTPUTS
Table 19. Employee B Rating Matrix

MAJOR
FINAL
OUTPUTS
1
2
MFO3:
Personnel
Policies
and
Standards
Services
STAFF B
SUCCESS
IINDICATORS
FOR QUALITY
Resolutions for
accreditation
of agencies
prepared within 7
days from receipt
by the HRPSO
8
9
10
11
12
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Proposed
PRIME-HRM
Certifying Board
(CB) Standards
for Center/Seal
of Excellence
approved by the
Division Chief by
February 15
NOTE: Timeframe
for this activity is
January to February 15
DESCRIPTION
OF RATINGS
FOR TIMELINESS
Central Office Level: Employee C

Table 20. Employee C Rating Matrix
MAJOR
FINAL
OUTPUTS
4 Draft MOA approved by the

Division Chief upon second
submission with minimal
changes

Chief from July 22 to 26
3 Draft MOA approved

by the Division Chief upon
second submission with major
changes

Chief from July 27 to
August 3
MFO3:
Personnel
Policies
and
Standards
Services

the HRPSO
2 Draft MOA approved by

the Division Chief upon third
submission with minimal
changes

Chief from August 4 to 16

the HRPSO
1 Draft MOA approved by the

Division Chief upon third submission with major changes

Chief beyond April 16

5 Proposed standards approved by the Division Chief

before January 31

Chief upon 2nd presentation
approved by the Division
Chief from January 31 to
February 7

Chief upon 2nd presentation
with major changes
approved by the Division
Chief from February 8 to
February 18

Chief upon 3rd presentation

from February 19 to March 9

Chief upon 3rd presentation
with major changes

beyond March 9
Draft MOA
between the CSC
and award giving
bodies on the
integration of CB
standards to their
criteria approved
by the Division
Chief by 31 July
2013
DESCRIPTION
OF RATINGS
FOR EFFICIENCY

Chief before July 22

than 11 days from receipt by
the HRPSO
MFO3:
Personnel
Policies
and
Standards
Services
FOR QUALITY
5 Draft MOA approved by
e i ision ie on s
submission
4 Draft resolution
HRPSO
DESCRIPTION
OF RATINGS
FOR TIMELINESS

the HRPSO
DESCRIPTION
OF RATINGS
FOR EFFICIENCY
STAFF B
SUCCESS
IINDICATORS
Draft replies to
queries approved
by the Division
Chief within 7
days upon receipt
by the HRPSO


average of 1 day



with major changes




with major changes

days
STAFF C
SUCCESS
IINDICATORS
Proposal on the
PRIME-HRM Orientation approved
by the Division
Chief by the end
of January
NOTE: Timeframe
is Jan. 1 to Feb. 15
FOR QUALITY
DESCRIPTION
OF RATINGS
FOR EFFICIENCY
DESCRIPTION
OF RATINGS
FOR TIMELINESS

5 Proposal approved by
the Division Chief before
January 31

4 Proposal approved by the

Division Chief from January
31 to February 7

with major changes

Division Chief from February
8 to February 18


Division Chief from February
19 to March 9

with major changes
1 Proposal approved by
the Division Chief beyond
March 9
Meeting with
award giving
bodies convened
by end of May
5 Meets all the content

requirements with additional
analyses and policy recommendations
5 Report submitted within

the day of the meeting
NOTE: The
required output
is a meeting
report and the
timeframe is 30
days

requirements with suggestions

1-2 days after the meeting

requirements of the report

3 days after the meeting
2 Incomplete report

4-5 days after the meeting
1 No meeting conducted /
Meeting conducted but no
report
1 Report submitted beyond

6 days after the meeting
Draft replies to
queries approved
by the Division
Chief within 7
days upon receipt
by the HRPSO


average of 1 day



with major changes




with major changes

days
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Regional Office Level: Employee D

Table 21. Employee D Rating Matrix
MAJOR
FINAL
OUTPUTS
1
2
3
MFO 3:
Personnel
Policies
and
Standards
Services
STAFF D
SUCCESS
IINDICATORS
Agencies
accredited under
CSC Agency
Accreditation
Program
(CSCAAP)
assisted and
assessed for
Level IIAccredited Status
Under PRIMEHRM
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Recommendations for Level IIAccredited Status

under PRIMEHRM of agencies
accredited
under CSCAAP
consolidated
within 10 days
from receipt of
all recommendations
FOR QUALITY
DESCRIPTION OF
RATINGS
FOR EFFICIENCY
DESCRIPTION
OF RATINGS
FOR TIMELINESS
5 Assessment report
indicates all the content
requirements with additional
analyses
5 Report submitted to the

Division Chief within 6 days
after the conduct of the
assessment
4 Assessment report
requirements with suggestions

Division Chief within 7 to 8
days after the conduct of the
assessment
3 Assessment report
requirements of the report

assessment
2 Incomplete report

assessment
1 Assessment conducted but

no report

Division Chief more than 15
assessment
5 Recommendations
consolidated within 6 or
less days
4 Recommendations
consolidated within 7 to
8 days
3 - Recommendations
consolidated within 9
-11 days
2 Recommendations
consolidated within 12-15
days
1 Recommendations
consolidated beyond
15 days
Steps 9 and 10 are

subsumed under the
second stage of PMS
cycle-Performance
Monitoring and
Coaching
Performance
Monitoring
& Coaching
Step 8. Develop the Performance Monitoring and Coaching Tools
IDENTIFY THE PERFORMANCE GOALS

OF INDIVIDUALS UNDER EACH DIVISION
During the monitoring and coaching period, it is important that you
regularly monitor the performance of offices, divisions, and employees.

You must put monitoring and evaluation mechanisms and tools in place
so that timely and appropriate steps can be taken towards meeting
performance targets and organizational goals. This requires an
information system that supports monitoring and evaluation.
Below are suggested monitoring and coaching tools:
SAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND COACHING TOOLS

Major Final
Output
Tasks
Assigned
to
Duration
Task Status
Week
1
Personnel
Policies
and
Standards
Services
7 days
from
receipt
by the
HRPSO
Week
2
Week
3
Remarks
Week
4
2
3
4
5
6
Prepare
Resolutions for
accreditation of
agencies
Staff A & B
Draft
PRIMEHRM
Certifying
Board (CB)
Standards
for Center/Seal of
Excellence
Staff B
Draft
replies to
queries
Staff A, B
&C
7 days
upon
receipt the
HRPSO
11
Organize
meeting
with
award-giving bodies
Staff C
EO May
12
January to
February
15
7
8
9
10
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SAMPLE PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND COACHING JOURNAL
PERFORMANCE MONITORING FORM

TASK
ID NO.
1
2
SUBJECT
ACTION
OFFICER
OUTPUT
DATE ASSIGNED
DATE
ACCOMPLISHED
REMARKS
Document
Subject Area
Date the task
Date the Output
1st
No. or
of the Task
was assigned to
was approved
2nd
Task No.
or the Signa-
the drafter
by the
if Taken
tory of the
from WFP
Document
3rd
supervisor
4th
and Subject
Name of Division/Field Office _____________________________

Division Chief / Director II ________________________________
Number of Personnel in the Division / FO ____________________
Area
3
4
5
Activity
Doc. No.
Signatory
Subject
Action
Date As-
Date
Status
Remarks
Of-
signed
Signed
Jan. 2,
Jan. 4,
Mailed on
2013
2013
Jan. 4, 2013
Jan. 7,
Jan. 9,
Emailed on
Emailed on
2013
2013
Jan. 9, 2013
Jan. 9, 2013
Mechanism/s
Meeting
Memo
One-in-One
Group
Others
Remarks
Dir. Juan
Step
dela Cruz,
Increment
ABA
1
2
3
(Pls. Specify)
Monitoring
ficer
2013-001
Q
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a
r
t
e
r
DOLE
6
7
8
2013-005
Ms. Anna
Leave of
Santos
Barangay
ZMO
Officials
Coaching
Supervisors and coaches play a critical role at this stage. They can provide
an enabling environment, introduce interventions to improve team
performance, and develop individual potentials.

To reiterate, it is important that you establish an information system as
Please indicate the date in the appropriate box when the monitoring was conducted.
a vital management tool that will support data management to produce

timely, accurate, and reliable information for program tracking and
Conducted by:
Date:
Noted by:
Date:
performance monitoring and reporting.
10
Immediate Superior
Head of Office
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11
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If you follow Step 9, you should be able

to develop appropriate performance
monitoring and coaching tools.
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DEVELOP THE PERFORMANCE

EVALUATION TOOLS
At the beginning of the performance monitoring period, develop
the tools that will be used to establish commitment and evaluate

accomplishments at the end of a given period.
Incorporate the following essential elements in your evaluation tool:
Name, position, and signature of the Unit Head or individual staff being
evaluated (ratee)
2
3
Rating period
Date when evaluation was completed
Name, signature, and position of supervisors that approve the
completed evaluation form and the date when they made the approval
Major Final Outputs that your office and division are contributing to
(Step 5)
SMART performance targets or success indicators (Steps 4 , 5, 6, and 7)
Actual accomplishments vis--vis performance targets
Ratings on quality, efficiency and/or timeliness on a scale of 1 to 5 (Step 8)
Remarks of supervisor
Name, position and signature of Head of the Performance Management
Team
Name, signature, and position of rater and date when evaluation was
completed
To reflect the cascading approach of the SPMS towards achieving
organizational goals, three kinds of forms are suggested:
Office Performance Commitment and Review (OPCR) Form is
accomplished by Agency Directors
Division Performance Commitment and Review (DPCR) Form is
accomplished by Division Chiefs
Individual Performance Commitment and Review (IPCR) Form is
accomplished by individual staff in all the units of the organization
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Make sure that the performance targets listed in the OPCR, DPCR, and
IPCR are linked and aligned towards achieving your organizations Major
Final Outputs.
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Below are the 7 columns in the OPCR and DPCR form:
Chart 7. Alignment of OPCR, DPCR, and IPCR

OFFICE PERFORMANCE
COMMITMENT AND REVIEW
(OPCR) FORM
DIVISION PERFORMANCE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

(DPCR) FORM
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
(IPCR) FORM
Major Final
Success
Allotted
Divisions
Actual Ac-
Rating for Quality
Outputs
Indicators
Budget
or Persons
complish-
(Q), Efficiency
(MFOs)
(Targets +
Account-
ments
(E), Timeliness
Measures)
able
Remarks
(T), and Average

Score (Ave)
Ave
3
4
3
The upper part of the OPCR, DPCR, and IPCR identifies:
position in the organization, and signature
5
6
7
The rating period

The date when the performance commitment was made at the beginning
of the rating period
The name and position of the supervisors approving the performance
commitment and the date when they made the approval at the beginning
of the rating period.
The main portion of OPCR, DPCR and IPCR is a table with several columns:
The OPCR and DPCR have 7 columns
The IPCR has 5 columns
Column 1: Major Final Outputs
Column 1: Major Final Outputs
Column 2: Success Indicators
Column 2: Success Indicators
Column 3: Allotted Budget
Column 3: Actual Accomplishments
Column 4: Divisions Accountable (for
Column 4 (which is further divided into 4 sub-columns):
OPCR) / Individuals Accountable (for
Rating for Quality (Q), Efficiency (E) and Timeliness (T)
DPCR)
and the Average (Ave)
Column 5: Actual Accomplishments
Column 5: Remarks
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The name of person making the performance commitment, his/her
Column 6 (which is further divided into

4 sub-columns): Rating for Quality (Q),
Efficiency (E) and Timeliness (T) and the
Average (Ave)
Column 7: Remarks
For offices/units that perform STO or GAS activities, indicate your

core or support functions on the first column in lieu of MFOs.
Below are the 5 columns in the IPCR form:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Major Final
Success Indica-
Actual Accomplish-
Rating for Quality
Outputs
tors (Targets +
ments
(Q), Efficiency (E),
(MFOs)
Measures)
Remarks
Timeliness (T),
and Average
Score (Ave)
Q
Ave
5
6
7
8
9
10
The lower portion of the form is signed by the Supervisor and/or Rater
at the beginning and end of the rating period.
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The OPCR Form
The DPCR Form
Name and Position

of Office Director (Ratee)
Signature of Office Director (Ratee)
Name and Position

of Division Chief
Signature of Division Chief
Rating Period:
months and year
Rating Period:
months and year
Date when
performance
commitment
is made at the
beginning of
rating period
The supervisor
(Agency Head)
who approves
the performance
commitment
signs at the
beginning of
rating period
A Representative of
the PMT Secretariat
assesses the
completed evaluation
form at the
beginning and end of
the rating period
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The Head of the PMT

signs here at the
beginning and end of
the rating period
The Agency Head

gives the final rating
at the end of the
rating period
Date when
performance
commitment
is made at the
beginning of
rating period
The supervisor
(Office
Director) who
approves the
performance
commitment
signs at the
beginning of
rating period
The Office Director

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The IPCR Form

Name and Position
of Individual Staff
Signature of Individual Staff (Ratee)
Rating Period:
months and year
Date when
performance
commitment
is made at the
beginning of
rating period
The Office
Head who
approves the
performance
commitment
signs at the
beginning of
rating period
The
SPMS
suggests
two
evaluation
periods: once every six months. However,

an agency may follow a quarterly rating
period (every three months), which is the
minimum; or a yearly rating period (every
12 months), which is the maximum.
Step 11 falls under

the third stage of
the PMS cycle-Performance Review
and Evaluation
The rater writes

his/her comments on
the ratee and his/her
recommendations
The Ratee signs

here after discussion
of evaluation with
Division Chief
The Office Director
The Divsion Chief

(Rater) signs here
If you follow Step 10, you should

be able to develop your OPCR, DPCR,
and IPCR forms
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Performance
Review &
Evaluation
USE THE PERFORMANCE

EVALUATION TOOLS
At the end of the performance monitoring period, use the suggested
formsOPCR, DPCR, and IPCRto review performance from the office

and division levels down to the individual staff level.
For the OPCR and DPCR forms, you should have completed the
first four columns of the table at the beginning of the performance
monitoring period:
Column 1 Major Final Outputs that your office or division is contributing to. Add more rows if your office or division is contributing to more
2
3
4
than two MFOs (Steps 5 and 6).

Column 2 Success indicators or performance targets of your office or
division per MFO for the monitoring period (Steps 5 and 6).
Column 3 Allocated budget per performance target. For performance
targets that have no budget allocation, write none.
Column 4 Divisions accountable for each performance target for the OPCR.
Persons Accountable for each performance target for the DPCR.
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
75
10
11
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Divisions
6
Actual Accomplishments
Q
Rating
Ave
5
Remarks
the 5th column for the OPCR and DPCR forms or the 3rd column for the IPCR.
During the actual evaluation, the rater describes the actual accomplishments of the ratee vis--vis the performance targets on
Column 2 Success indicators or performance targets of each individual staff per MFO for the monitoring period (Steps 5, 6,
and 7).
Column 1 Major Final Outputs that your division is contributing to (Steps 5, 6, and 7).
For the IPCR form, you should have completed the first two columns at the beginning of the performance monitoring period:
Accountable
Allotted
Budget
SUCCESS INDICATORS
(TARGETS + MEASURES)
MAJOR FINAL OUTPUT

(Note: Please add rows to MFOs
if necessary )

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7
8
9
10
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In the table above, there are five rows of accomplishments. The first two
COMPUTING THE NUMERICAL RATINGS
accomplishments are rated on quality and timeliness. The third accomplishment is
As explained in Step 8 (Develop the Rating Scale), you do not need to rate
rated on quality, efficiency, and timeliness. The fourth accomplishment is rated on
every performance accomplishment along all three dimensions of quality,
quality and efficiency. The last accomplishment is rated on efficiency.
efficiency, and timeliness. Developing the rating matrix at the beginning of

the rating period should have helped clarify the expected outputs of each
performance target (e.g., activity report, draft resolution, draft policy)and
determine under what dimension it will be rated. The table below shows an
Table 22.Sample Ratings of Accomplishments
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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example of actual accomplishments and the ratings.
SUCCESS
INDICATORS
(Targets + Measures)
ACTUAL
Draft PRIME-HRM Certi-
Draft PRIME-HRM Certifying Board
fying Board Standards
Standards for Center/Seal of
for Center/Seal of
Excellence approved by the Director
Excellence approved by
upon second presentation and with
the Director by March 1
minimal changes on March 3
Proposal on the
Proposal on the PRIME-HRM Ori-
PRIME-HRM Orientation
entation approved by the Director
approved by the
upon first submission on March 10
Ave
obtained by
dividing the
total by the
number of
dimensions:
4+4 = 8 2 = 4
3.5
obtained by
February
submitted to the Direc-
ted to the Director within 9 working
tor within 10 working
To get the final average rating, add all the average ratings vertically and divide
the sum by the number of accomplishments. In the example above, there are five
accomplishments. Thus, you divide the total rating of 20.67 by 5 and get the final
average rating of 4.13.
4.67
office. Thus, the average of all individual performance assessments does not go
dividing the
higher than the collective performance assessment of the office. To illustrate, the
total by the
table below shows a sample summary list of individual performance ratings and
dimensions:
5 + 5 + 4 = 14 3
= 4.67
the overall rating of the HRPSO:
Table 23. Ratings of Individual Staff under HRPSO
HRPSO Secretary
3.99
Satisfactory
Rating is
HRPSO Administrative Asst.
4.1
Very Satisfactory
obtained by
APCCD Chief
Very Satisfactory
APCCD Employee A
3.6
Satisfactory
vertically and
APCCD Employee B
Outstanding
the time frame pre-
dividing the total of
dividing the
scribed by the CSLO
sum (Total
APCCD Employee C
4.03
Very Satisfactory
individual ratings
PSSD Chief
2.3
Unsatisfactory
PSSD Employee A
Very Satisfactory
Final Average
the HRPSO
Position paper/ com-
Draft Position paper on HRMO
ments on legislative
Item in the LGUs submitted on the
bills submitted within
deadline set by the CSLO
3.5
adding all the

average ratings
Rating) by the
APCCD staff
recommended for train-
3 APCCD staff recommended for
number of
accomplish-
training/HR programs
TOTAL RATING
FINAL AVERAGE RATING
20.67
4.13
5
6
7
Average individual
rating is obtained by
(44.32) by the number

of individuals in the
office (11):
PSSD Employee B
3.3
Satisfactory
3.99+ 4.1 + 4 + 3.6 + 5 +
QSSD Chief
Outstanding
+ 4.03 + 2.3 + 4 + 3.3 + 5
3.5 + 5 =
QSSD Employee A
Outstanding
Ave. Individual Rating
4.03
Very Satisfactory
20.67 5 = 4.13
4 + 3.5 + 4.67 +
ments:
ing/HR programs
Individual Staff under HRPSO
days upon receipt by
rating is also a 5.
The teamwork orientation of the SPMS is reflected in the overall rating of an

Average is
number of
Draft replies to 75 queries submit-
Divide this by the 2 dimensions and you get an average rating of 4. The third
The fifth accomplishment got a single rating of 5 on efficiency. So the average

Q
accomplishment got a rating of 4 on quality and 4 on timeliness totaling 8.
totaling 14. Divide this by the 3 dimensions and you get an average rating of 4.67.
Director by the end of

Draft replies to queries
and dividing it by the number of dimensions used. In the table above, the first
accomplishment got a rating of 5 on quality, 5 on timeliness, and 4 on efficiency
Average is
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
You get the average rating for a particular accomplishment by adding the ratings
+ 5 = 44.32
44.32 11 = 4.03
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Table 24. HRPSOS Summary of Ratings (OPCR)

MFO
Success Indicator
Q
MFO 3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
REMARKS: QUALITATIVE EVALUATION
Rating

from the CSC Regional Offices acted upon
within 15 days from receipt of the recommendation
Ave
4
The last column on the OPCR, DPCR, and IPCR forms is for remarks on
specific accomplishments. Filling this column is optional.
For the IPCR form, however, there is an allotted space below the table
for the rater to write his/her recommendations on the staff s/he is

approved by the Commission within 15 days
from receipt of recommendation from the
CSCRO
PRIME-HRM Certifying Board (CB) Standards for Center/Seal of Excellence approved

by the Commission by end of the 1st
Quarter
Orientation on PRIME-HRM conducted by

EO March 2013
4.5
MOA between the CSC and award giving

bodies on the integration of CB standards
to their criteria signed by end of September
2013
Replies to queries sent within 15 days upon

evaluating for development purposes or for rewards and promotion.
2
3
4
5
6
TOTAL RATING
24.5
FINAL AVERAGE RATING
4.08
7
8
The final average rating

of 4.08 that the HRPSO
The rater writes his/her

comments on the ratee and
his/her recommendations
obtained is likewise
Very Satisfactory
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9
10
If you follow Step 11, you should

be able to use your OPCR, DPCR,
and IPCR forms.
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At the end of the rating period, the Heads

of Office and supervisors must discuss
the results of the assessment with the
individual employees concerned. Step 12
below falls under the fourth stage of the
PMS cyclePerformance Rewarding and
Development Planning.
Performance
Rewarding &
Development
Planning
USE THE RESULTS OF

THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
The focus of discussion of evaluation results must be on strengths,
competency-related performance gaps, and the opportunities to address these gaps, career paths, and alternatives.
In coordination with the HRM Office, the Heads of Office and supervisors must introduce appropriate developmental interventions based on
the results of the performance evaluation especially for employees with
Unsatisfactory and Poor performance ratings.
SAMPLE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Below is a suggested format of the professional development plan for
the continuing career development of staff.
You can use this plan to enhance the skills or develop potentials of
employees who perform well and to improve or correct performance of
employees who fail to meet targets.
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The results of the performance evaluation/assessment shall serve as
Crafting Your Agency SPMS Guidelines
inputs to the following:

1. Heads of Offices in identifying and providing the kinds of interventions
needed based on identified professional development needs.
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2. Agency HRM Office in consolidating and coordinating development

interventions that will form part of the HR Plan and the basis for rewards
and incentives.
As you go through the process of setting up the SPMS in your organization,

you may start crafting your Agency SPMS Guidelines using the checklist
below. The checklist provides a summary of the contents of the
SPMS Guidelines.
FEATURES
3. Performance Management Team in identifying potential PRAISE

Awards nominees for various awards categories.
4. PRAISE Committee in determining top performers of the agency who
qualify* for awards and incentives.
Key Players and

Responsibilities
(Step 1)
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If you follow Step 12,

you should be able to link the SPMS
with other HR systems.
Goal Aligned to
Agency Mandate and
Organizational Priorities
and Outputs/Outcomes
Based
(Step 3)
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Team approach to
performance
management
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(Step 1)
* Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence
CONTENTS
Key players include the following:
SPMS Champion
PMT
Planning Office
HRM Office
Head of Office
Supervisor
Individual Employees
Functions are clearly spelled out
There is an Office Order/Executive Order issued
by the Agency Head
Table of MFOs enumerating all products and
services of the organization
MFOs are aligned to address
Agency strategic priorities
Agency mandates, vision, mission
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Organizational/ Sectoral/ Societal Goals
Success indicators are identified for each MFO
Success indicators are SMART
SPMS guidelines provide for cascading of
organizational units commitments/goals to
individual staff members such that Individual
Work Plans or Commitment and Rating Forms
are linked to Office/ Division/ Unit Work Plan or
Commitment and Rating Form
Agency Guidelines provide that the average rating
of individual staff member should not go higher
than the collective performance assessment of
the office
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User-friendly
Agency SPMS Forms
(Step 10)
Information System
that Supports M&E
One Form for Commitments (target setting)

and Rating (evaluation) for both organization
and individuals
Commitment and Rating Forms for both the
organization and individual performance are
similar and easy to accomplish
SPMS Forms that operationalize the four-stage
PMS
Performance Commitment and Rating Forms
include columns for MFOs, success indicators
(targets + measures), actual accomplishments,
and rating
Commitments are agreed upon by the
Management and officials/employees as
indicated in the OPCR and IPCR Forms
Space is provided for comments and
recommendations for individual employee
development
Performance Monitoring and Coaching Form/
Journal
Professional Development Plan
M&E mechanisms and information system are
established
There is a database/summary of targets and
accomplishment which shall be the basis for
verification of accomplishments
Communication Plan
There is a program that orients agency officials

and employees on the new and revised policies
on the SPMS
The orientation schedules are indicated in the
SPMS calendar
SPMS Cycle
Four-stage PMS cycle are described in the Agency

Guidelines/Manual:
Performance Planning and Commitment
Performance Monitoring and Coaching
Performance Rewarding and Development
Planning
(Step 2)
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1. Performance Planning and Commitment

SPMS calendar shows that officials and
employees are required to submit their
commitments prior to the start of the
rating period
SPMS calendar allots time for PMT review
and recommendations of the performance
commitments
SPMS calendar indicates period for Head
of Agency/Heads of Offices approval of the
office performance commitment and individual
performance commitments
2. Performance Monitoring and Coaching
Feedback sessions on the performance of the
offices as well as the officials/employees are
provided in the guidelines and indicated in the
SPMS calendar
Interventions are given to those behind work
targets. In the Employee Feedback From, a space
is provided for recommended interventions
There is a form or logbook to record
critical incidents, schedule of coaching, and
action plan
3. Performance Review and Evaluation
Office accomplishments are assessed against
the success indicators and the allotted budget
against the actual expenses as indicated in the
Performance Commitment and Rating Forms
and provided in the guidelines
Annual Agency Performance Review Conference
is conducted as found in the SPMS calendar
Individual employee performance is assessed
based on the commitments made at the start of
the rating period
Agency SPMS rating scale should fall within
the range prescribed in MC 13, s. 1999 (Revised
Policies on the PES)
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4. Performance Rewarding and Development

Planning
There is a mechanism for discussion of
assessment results by the Head of Office and
supervisors with the individual employee at the
end of the rating period
There is a provision for the drawing up of a
Professional Development Plan to improve
or correct performance of employees with
Unsatisfactory or Poor performance rating
Recommendations
for
developmental
interventions are indicated in the Performance
Commitment and Rating Form
Provision in the guidelines on the linkage of
SPMS with the Agency HR Development Plan
Provision in the guidelines on the tie-up
of performance management system with
the agency rewards and incentives for top
performing individuals, units, and offices
The results of the performance evaluation
are used as inputs to the Agency HR Plan and
rewards and incentives
Rating Period
The Agency SPMS guidelines

performance rating period
3-month rating period?
6-month rating period?
1-year rating period?
Rating Scale
The Agency SPMS Guidelines specifies the

5-point numerical rating scale with adjectival
descriptions and ranges
Agency SPMS rating scale falls within the range
prescribed in MC 13, s. 1999 (Revised Policies on
the PES)
(Step 8)
SPMS Calendar
specify
Although the SPMS is not totally new, it still requires a transition

period and a significant shift in orientation regarding performance
measurement. The SPMS necessitates a change in the organizational
culture from the leadership down to the rank and file. As such, the
change process needs to be managed carefully and communicated clearly
to everyone in the organization.
You will need a comprehensive change management and communication
plan to orient employees on the essential features of the SPMS so
that in the process, you will be able to obtain their buy-in, support,
and engagement.
If you follow all the items in the checklist

above, you should be able to craft your
Agency SPMS Guidelines.
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There is an annual calendar with activities, unit/

person responsible and timeframe for each phase
There is a schedule for the SPMS orientation and
SPMS pilot test
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Guidebook on the Strategic Performance Management System

What gets measured gets done. But how does one
measure outputs? Who should determine which measure
to adopt? What would be a less tedious way of objectively
measuring performance?
Previous efforts in performance management in the public
sector were anchored on a one-size, fits all model which failed
to take into account the mandate, priorities even peculiarities
of a particular government office. These systems also did not
show how employee performance has contributed to or hindered
organizational effectiveness. To address the gaps and weaknesses
found in previous evaluation systems, the CSC recently introduced
the Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS). One
main feature of the SPMS is that it links individual performance
with the agencys organizational vision, mission, and strategic
goals. It also makes use of existing performance evaluation and
management systems and links performance management with
other human resource (HR) systems.
The SPMS Guidebook presents easy steps to enable the various
government agencies to draw up a more objective performance
management mechanism. These steps include:
Forming the performance management team,
Identifying performance goals,
Developing the rating scale,
Developing performance monitoring and coaching tools, and
Using the results of performance evaluation for rewarding
and development planning.
Now, be among the first to start.
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Guidebook on the

Strategic Performance Management System

Human Resource Policies and Standards Office

Francisco T. Duque III, MD, MSc

Measuring Performance through the Years

The Strategic Performance Management System:

HOW TO ESTABLISH THE SPMS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION

Step 1. Form the Performance Management Team

Step 2. Review the Existing Performance Management System

Step 3. Know and Understand Your Agencys Major Final Outputs

Step 4. Identify the Success Indicators of Each Major Final Output

Step 5. Identify the Performance Goals of Your Office

Tables and Charts

Table 3. Major Final Outputs of the CSC

Table 4. CSC Scorecard

Table 5. CSC MFOs, Strategic Objectives, Measures,

Table 7. Regional Office Level (CSCRO) Success Indicators

Table 8. Office Level (HRPSO) and Division Level (APCCD)

Table 9. Regional Office Level (CSCRO) and Division Level (PSED)

Table 12. Examples of How to Determine the Dimensions to

Audit and Position Classification and Compensation Division

Anti-Red Tape Act

Anti-Red Tape Act-Report Card Survey

Continuing Assistance and Review for Excellent

Comprehensive Human Resource Management Assistance,

Collective Negotiation Agreement

Civil Service Commission

Table 13. Operationalization of the Rating Scale

Civil Service Commission Agency Accreditation Program

Table 14. HRPSO Rating Matrix

Civil Service Commission Field Office

Table 15. CSCRO Rating Matrix

Civil Service Commission Regional Office

Table 16. APCCD Rating Matrix

Career Service Examination - Paper and Pencil Test

Civil Service Institute

Table 17. PSED Rating Matrix

Commission Secretariat and Liaison Office

Table 18. Employee A Rating Matrix

Department of Budget and Management

Table 19. Employee B Rating Matrix

Department of Labor and Employment

Table 20. Employee C Rating Matrix

Division Performance Commitment and Review

Table 21. Employee D Rating Matrix

Table 22. Sample Ratings of Accomplishments

Examination Recruitment and Placement Office

Table 23. Ratings of Individual Staff under HRPSO

Examination Services Division

Table 24. HRPSOS Summary of Ratings (OPCR)

General Administration and Support

Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations

Chart 1. An Overview of the Performance Management System Cycle

Human Resource Division

Chart 2. CSC Logical Framework