Learning Objectives (1 of 2) 9.1 Describe the performance appraisal process. 9.2 Discuss the pros and cons of at least eight traditional performance appraisal methods. 9.3 Give examples of how to deal with potential appraisal error problems.
Learning Objectives (2 of 2) 9.4 List steps to take in the appraisal interview. 9.5 Explain key points in how to use the appraisal interview to boost employee engagement. 9.6 Explain how you would take a performance management approach to appraisal.
Basics of Performance Appraisal • The performance appraisal process 1. Sets work standards 2. Assesses performance 3. Provides feedback to the employee
Why Appraise Performance? Five reasons: 1. Used for pay, promotion, and retention decisions 2. Links performance management to company goals 3. The manager can correct deficiencies and reinforce strengths 4. With appraisals employees can review career plans 5. Training needs are identified
Who Should Do the Appraising? 1. Peer Appraisals – Crowd appraisals – Virtual games 2. Rating Committees 3. Self Ratings 4. Appraisal by Subordinates 5. 360-Degree Feedback
Traditional Tools for Appraising Performance (2 of 2) 6. Narrative Forms 7. Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale (BARS) 8. Management by Objectives (MBO)
Electronic Performance Monitoring • Electronic performance monitoring (EPM) systems – use computer network technology to allow managers to monitor their employees’ computers.
The Need for Fairness (1 of 4) Figure 9-10: Checklist of Best Practices for Administering Fair Performance Appraisals • Base the performance review on duties and standards from a job analysis. • Try to base the performance review on observable job behaviors or objective performance data. • Make it clear ahead of time what your performance expectations are. • Use a standardized performance review procedure for all employees.
The Need for Fairness (2 of 4) • Make sure whoever conducts the reviews has frequent opportunities to observe the employee’s job performance. • Either use multiple raters or have the rater’s supervisor evaluate the appraisal results. • Include an appeals mechanism. • Document the appraisal review process and results.
The Need for Fairness (3 of 4) • Discuss the appraisal results with the employee. • Let the employees know ahead of time how you’re going to conduct the reviews. • Let the employee provide input regarding your assessment of him or her. • Indicate what the employee needs to do to improve.
The Need for Fairness (4 of 4) • Train the supervisors who will be doing the appraisals. Make sure they understand the procedure to use, how problems (like leniency and strictness) arise, and how to deal with them.
Managing the Appraisal Interview • Appraisal Interview – an interview in which the supervisor and subordinate review the appraisal and make plans to remedy deficiencies and reinforce strengths.
How to Criticize a Subordinate • Maintain his or her dignity • Discuss in private • Provide constructive criticism • Provide examples • Give feedback periodically • Be objective and free of personal bias • Get agreement on a plan
How to Handle a Formal Written Warning • Weak performance may require a formal written warning. • Serve two purposes: – to shake your employee out of his or her bad habits, and – to help you defend your rating to your own boss and (if needed) to the courts.
Employee Engagement Guide for Managers • Use the Appraisal Interview to Build Engagement – Show how efforts contribute to the “big picture” – Emphasize the meaningfulness – Be candid and objective – Share what he or she needs to do a good job – Don’t unnecessarily emphasize the negatives – Listen to their ideas – Discuss in the context of his or her career – Ensure interviewee views the appraisal as fair
Performance Management • Performance appraisal is fine in theory, but in practice, appraisals don’t always go smoothly. • Performance Management – the continuous process of identifying, measuring, and developing the performance of individuals and teams and aligning their performance with the organization’s goals.
What is Performance Management? • Performance management is the continuous process of identifying, measuring, and developing the performance of individuals and teams and aligning their performance with the organization’s goals.