Christine Simmons
HSM/220
11/10/2013
Nicole Leikam-Morton
Developing a Performance Appraisal System
An original performance appraisal system for a human service organization is something that helps a business succeeds. This is done by hiring employees, having the right managers to manage the business, and to stick to a system that helps out step by step. Having good managers to step rules and keep the business running smoothly. Also this system helps manage thing to the point that they are able to give rewards to everyone that deserves it (Peter M. Kettner, 2002).
The purpose of a performance appraisal system is to make sure that all employees know how they are doing and how they can improve their performance. This is done by giving them feedback and their evaluation from a manager or boss of some sort ("Studymode", 2013). This is usually done yearly, but to make sure everyone is doing their job to perfection managers should do a review weekly to make sure that until the yearly appraisal is done, every employee knows how they are doing. This is because policies change every day and nothing is ever set in stone, so by doing a weekly meeting will keep everyone up to date on everything dealing with the business. The purpose of a performance appraisal is to make sure that all employees are aware of all problems their maybe in their performances or in the company ("Studymode", 2013).
The elements to a good appraisal system are: set objectives, manage performance, carry out the appraisal, and provide rewards/remedies. The first one is set objectives, this is where you and the employees agree on objectives and decide what objectives the employee should have ("Www.syaiful.com", 2009). The second one is manage performance, this is something you need to have so that your employees do what you expect and all the tools and training will be given to them. The third one is carrying out the appraisal, this is where
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