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formulation of desired traits and standards 
against which individuals can be consistently 
and objectively assessed 
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(b) 
Recording assessments
; managers should be encouraged to utilise a standard framework, but 
still be allowed to express what they consider important, and without too much form-filling
(c) 
Getting the appraiser and appraisee together
, 
so that both contribute to the assessment and 
plans for improvement and/or development 
A systematic appraisal system can be depicted as follows. 
3.2 What is appraisal?
Assessments must be related to a common standard in order for comparisons to be made between 
individuals: on the other hand, they should be related to meaningful 
performance criteria
, which take 
account of the critical variables in each job.
Some basic criteria might appear in a simple appraisal report form as follows. 
APPRAISAL REPORT 
Name: 
Position: 
Company: 
Time in position: 
Period of review: 
Overall assessment
A B C D E Comment 
Job 
knowledge 
Effective 
output 
Co-operation 
Initiative 
Timekeeping 
Other relevant facts (specify) 
A = Outstanding 
B = Above standard 
C = To required standard 
D = Short of standard in some respects 
E = Not up to required standard 
Potential 
A B C D E Comment 
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A = Overdue for promotion 
B = Ready for promotion C = Potential for promotion 
D = No evidence of promotion potential at present 
E = Has not worked long enough with me for judgement 
Training, if any, required: 
Assessment discussed with employee? 
Yes 
No 
Signed Date 
Confirmed Date 
3.3 Appraisal techniques 
There are a number of ways to judge or appraise performance. The most appropriate method will 
depend upon the circumstances and people involved. 
A variety of appraisal techniques may be used, measuring different criteria in different ways. 
(a)