3. List and briefly explain the objective of appraisal interviews?

The Appraisal Interview
In preparing for the actual dialogue with the employee, take time to review your completed evaluation form
and the employee's Pre-Evaluation Appraisal Form. Plan what topics you will discuss in the meeting.
Walking into a performance review without thinking about the discussion that will occur will lead to an
ineffective review. Take time to:
 Read and respond to the Pre-Evaluation Appraisal Form
 Gather the necessary objective data and review it
 Decide on critical elements of the review
 Write down the major points you want to discuss
 Set aside a minimum of thirty minutes for the meeting and arrange it in a business-like setting
 Allow no interruptions

The role of a Manager should be:

1. Translate organizational  goal into individual job objectives and requirements

2. Communicate their expectations regarding employee performance

3. Provide feedback to the employees

4. Coach the employees on how to achieve job objectives and requirements

5. Diagnose the employee’s relative strengths and weaknesses

6. Determine a development plan for improving job performance, and ability

utilizations

B. Employees should get the answers to :

1. What am I expected to do?

2. How well am I doing?

3. What are my strengths, weaknesses?

4. How can I do a better job?

5. How can I contribute more?

C. The Company should :

1. Provide employees with a clear understanding of what is expected of them;

establish direction; set objectives and priorities, monitor results, respond to

problems and give help and support to ensure that all assigned objectives are

met on time.

Objectives of appraisal interviews

·         To improve employee performance

·         To let the employee know where he/she stands

·         To give recognition where due

·         To help the appraiser gain a better understanding of the employee and his work

·         To improve the manager or supervisor – employee relationship

·         To plan specific objectives and performance targets