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Performance appraisals, control and negatives

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1. How do performance appraisals serve as control mechanisms?

2. How can managers reduce negative employee reactions to control systems?

3. Based upon current trends, how do you think the four functions of management will change?

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A discussion on the use of appraisals as control mechanisms in a company and how to reduce negative reactions to appraisals and other forms of control.

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1. Performance appraisals help both management and those being appraised to see how skills are developing, where more training may be needed, and to pinpoint any problems before they are too large to solve easily. When the employee discusses the appraisal, they gain the opportunity to discuss problems and changes that may be necessary for the employee, their department, or the company. New ideas can be discussed ...

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