Frequently Asked Questions About Performance Management, Performance Appraisals, Employee Reviews, Appraisal Forms and More

Got a question about performance management? Conducting performance appraisals? Setting up employee reviews and annual reviews? About different employee evaluation systems? We've put together answers to frequently asked questions on this subjects, based on Robert Bacal's best selling books on the topic.

General Questions About Performance Management and Appraisal

• What Is Performance Management?
• What Are The Components of A Performance Management System?
• What Is Performance Appraisal?
• What Is The Definition of "The Performance Review Meeting"
• What's The Difference Between Performance Management and Performance Appraisal?
• Is A Performance Review The Same As a Performance Appraisal?
• What Does "Data Gathering" Mean In Terms of Performance Management?
• Is Performance Management Related To Strategic Planning?
• Is Performance Management Related To Employee Empowerment?
• What Are The Purposes of Performance Management?
• Why Should Managers Even Bother to Do Performance Management?
• Are There Legal Reasons To Do Performance Management Correctly?
• What IS MBO (Management by Objectives)
• What Is The Critical Incident Method of Performance Appraisal?
• What Factors Make Performance Appraisals Legally Defensible?
• Why Does Most Performance Management, or Appraisal, Fail?
• What Is Rater Bias?
• Is It Possible To Make Employee Reviews Objective?
• Is There A Cost To Poor Performance Management and Employee Reviews?
• What Are The Consequences of Poor Communication About Performance?
• What Is BARS (Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales)
• Should I Continue To Do Performance Management & Staff Appraisals Even If Pay Is Not Based On The Results?
• What Is Employee Self-Appraisal?
• What Are The Benefits of Employee Self Evaluation or Self Appraisal?
• Won't Employees Self Evaluate Themselves Unrealistically High?