9.3.1 Managers and Appraisal System
The responsibilities of managers in relation to performance appraisal can be viewed under two roles: as appraisers and as appraisees.
As appraisers, managers have the following responsibilities.
- Identify and clarify key performance areas of each employee.
- Help the employees set challenging goals.
- Identify support needed by employees and make the same available.
- Help the employees experience success.
- Help the employees recognise their strengths and weaknesses through periodic feedback.
- Have regular appraisal and performance counselling discussions.
- Understand the difficulties experienced by each employee in performing his functions and provide necessary support.
- Generate a climate of mutuality, openness, and ...