Performance Appraisal Assignment Instructions: Analyze the following articles: 3 Ways Performance
Reviews Are Getting Revamped — For the Better, by Stephanie Taylor Christiansen, September 25, 2015,
Forbes Magazine In-Text citation (Christiansen, 2015) Reference: Christiansen, S.T. (2015). 3 Ways
Performance Reviews Are Getting Revamped – For the Better. Retrieved from
http://www.forbes.com/sites/learnvest/2015/09/25/3-ways-performancereviewsare-getting-revampedfor-the-better/#2135d41a69ec and Performance Management and Appraisals –a complete overview of
the types of Performance Appraisals Answer the six (6) questions below separately (include the question with each response). The paper
needs in-depth research and analysis to show understanding and knowledge of the points raised by the
articles regarding the Performance Appraisal process. Note: the Christiansen (2015) and Performance
Management and Appraisals (n.d.) articles, along with two to three outside academic sources, are
required as references for the following questions:
1. Why was the performance appraisal process established? What was its purpose?
2. What are the problems with the ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW and how can they be fixed?
3. Describe in detail three (3) of the methods used for Performance Appraisals, such as, but not limited
to, 360 Review Feedback, Management by Objectives (MBO), and Graphic Rating Scale.
4. Link the Performance Review to Compensation. What is the connection between the Performance
Appraisal and Compensation?
5. Find at least three companies from the Christiansen (2015) article and another source who use
Compensation PERKS that drive performance. More extensive research may be needed. Use academic
search skills. A minimum of three companies and the compensation perks they provide their employees.
6. Based on research in Question two (2), how often should the Performance Appraisal be presented to
the employee; annually, bi-annually, monthly or more often and why?
Based on research in Question three (3), what is the best type of Performance Appraisal Method and
why? Personal analysis and observations.
