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Performance management is an important HRM function as it is the processes and actions taken to align employee performance with organizational objectives.

Do you feel your company's formal performance evaluation process is effective? What steps could be taken to make it more effective?

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The appraising and managing performance for formal evaluation effectiveness is examined.

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Performance Evaluation Techniques

The performance evaluation is an opportunity for an employee and his/her supervisor to meet and discuss the job performance within an established period of time. The review mainly includes discussion regarding achievements, potential problem areas, improvement areas and feedback. It is an opportunity for employees to showcase their achievement and alignment with the goal set in a particular time. There are various techniques of performance appraisal applied by the organizations to assess the performance of its employees. It may include a 360-degree review, or assessments by employee's supervisor, peers, subordinates, customers, as well as a self-assessment.

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