Performance Appraisal

Due: Midnight Sunday of Unit 6.

Performance Appraisal Assignment Instructions:

Analyze the following article:

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-

performance-reviews- are-getting-revamped-for-the-better/#2135d41a69ec

Answer EACH of the six (6) questions 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 author/s in relationship to the Performance Appraisal process.

Note: the Christiansen (2015) article, along with two to three outside academic sources, are required as references for the following questions:

1. Why was the performance appraisal first established? What was its purpose?

2. What are the problems with the Annual Review and how can it be fixed?

3. What type of Performance Review provides the best feedback? (based on academic data)

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 your search skills. A minimum of three

companies and what compensation perks they provide their employees.

6. After you finished your research describe in your words what you feel is

the best Performance Appraisal method and why?

HRM201 – Human Resource Management

Performance Appraisal Assignment

Notes:

 Additional research is needed. Find an academic article (from the readings and

resources, or valid business source such as Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg News,

New York Times, Wall Street Journal, SHRM, Harvard Business Review, etc.).

 Microsoft Word Document with APA formatting and 12 pt. fonts double spaced.

 Each question requires a minimum of three paragraphs of information cited

per APA format.

 APA format requires a cover sheet, introduction, contents, and at the end of

the paper a list of the references.

Cite all your sources and incorporate them in your Reference (APA format guidelines

under College Success Resources)

Each question should be answered separately with a minimum of three

paragraphs of sufficient data.

Important: The purpose of this assignment is to measure the student's understanding of

the lessons learned via class lectures, supporting documentations within the Units and

outside research. Cutting and pasting from a resource are not allowed. You need to

research a topic for full understanding and then present the information in your words.

All paraphrased (reworded) information needs to be cited in accord with APA

guidelines. Safe Assign is used to prevent plagiarism. The APA format gives students’

the tool to correctly identify sources.

Performance Management and Appraisals – the attached is just one of the many

references to help you understand the purposes of Performance Appraisals.

Please see the following page for the grading rubric.

Students: Be sure to read the criteria, by which your appraisal will be

evaluated, before you write, and again after you write.

Evaluation Rubric for PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL Assignment

Excellent

20 - 18 points

Very Good

17.9 - 16 points

Average

15.9 - 14 points

Needs Improvement 13.9 - 0 points

Content 20 Points

The topic addresses

the assignment. Research and analysis are

substantive and well- formulated

The paper is clear and addressed the

assignment. Research and

Analysis are clear

The assignment is

clearly stated, but the body is not well- formulated. More

research and analysis required

The topic is not

Researched, analyzed or well-formulated

Supporting Informatio n 20 points

Supportin

g ACADEMI

C

information and detail are used effectively

to support the topic

Supporting information

and details are explained sufficiently

There is some

supporting detail, not enough to

support argument

There is a lack of

supporting information and detail

Organizatio n 20 points

The organization is

particularly well- suited to the

assignment topic

The

organization is appropriate

to the assignment topic

There is evidence of

some organization but is not consistent

throughout the paper

The organization

selected does not fit the context, or is a poor selection given the

context

Preparation and

Ongoing Developme nt 20 points

The paper

demonstrates that there was thorough

preparation. The paper was well-

designed and executed

Paper demonstrates

that there was sufficient preparation for

adequate delivery

There is some

evidence of preparation but more

insight needed

The paper

demonstrates a lack of preparation.

Excellent 10 - 9 points

Very Good

8.9 - 8 points

Average

7.9 - 7 points

Needs Improvement 6.9 - 0 points

Grammar 10 points

The assignment

exhibits skilled use of grammatical

elements

Assignment meets

basic requirements of college- level writing

There is some

evidence of college-level writing but

needs work

Assignment is not

appropriate to college- level

Reference s 10 points

Work displays

skilled use of APA in- text citations and

references

Work includes in-text

citations and references, but there are problems with the proper APA method

There are some

references/citations but no precise method

Work displays

Few or no in-text citations or references. Lack of

APA format