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improvement and development
. 
(c) 
Judgements are easy to make, but less easy to 
justify
in detail, in writing, or to the subject's face. 
(d) 
Different assessors may be applying a 
different set of criteria
, and varying standards of 
objectivity
and judgement. This undermines the value of appraisal for comparison, as well as its 
credibility in the eyes of the appraisees. 
(e) 
Unless stimulated to do so, managers rarely give their subordinates adequate 
feedback
on their 
performance. 
The table below sets out the benefits of appraisal for the individual and the organisation. 
 
Benefits 
Individual

Objectives are established in relation to the whole organisation 

Key results and timescales are established 

Compares past performance and future activities against standards 

Basis for performance-related pay schemes 
Organisation

Suitable promotion candidates are identified 

Areas of improvement can be seen 

Communication is improved 

Basis for medium- to long-term HR planning 
QUESTION 
Formal appraisal
 
List four disadvantages to the individual of not having a formal appraisal system. 
ANSWER 
Disadvantages to the individual of not having an appraisal system include: the individual is not aware of 
progress or shortcomings, is unable to judge whether they would be considered for promotion, is unable 
to identify or correct weaknesses by training and there is a lack of communication with the manager. 
 
 
3
The process of performance appraisal 
3.1 Overview of the appraisal process 
Three basic requirements of a 
formal appraisal system 
are: defining what is to be appraised, recording 
assessments, and getting the appraiser and appraisee together for feedback and planning. 
There are three basic requirements for a formal appraisal system. 
(a) The