Six factors that distort performance appraisals

Unit 5 Assignment Unit outcomes addressed in this Assignment:

Identify the need for employee training and development

Explain the six steps in the appraisal process

Discuss how management by objective (MBO) can be used as an appraisal method

Explain why performance appraisals might be distorted

Course outcome assessed/addressed in this Assignment

HA530-2: Recommend employee training and development

plans. Instructions

Research four peer review articles from Kaplan Library on employee training and

development, the appraisal process, management by objective (MBO) used as an

appraisal method, why performance appraisals might be distorted. You will summarize your results in a written report 3–5 pages in length, not including the

Cover Page and References. APA format applies. See the Kaplan Writing center for APA

links. Submit the assignment through the course Dropbox.

1. Briefly describe the appraisal process and how it should work.

2. What are some major factors that distort performance appraisals?

3. How can the appraisal process motivate staff to do a good job?

4. What can managers do to make the meeting more successful?

5. Based on all the above, when and why would you recommend employee training

and development plans?

Submit to the correct dropbox.

Unit 5 Assignment Grading Rubric = 110 points

Assignment Requirements Points

possible

Points

earned by

student

Description of the appraisal process and how it

should work. 0–20

Discussion of how the appraisal process can

motivate staff to do a good job and, what

managers can do to make the meeting more

successful?

0–35

Discussion of factors impacting the appraisal

process. 0–20

Based on all the above when and why would

you recommend employee training and

development plans?

0–35

Total (Sum of all points)

Points deducted for spelling, grammar,

and/or APA errors.

Adjusted total points

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