Performance management includes activities that ensure that goals are consistently being met effectively and efficiently.  Performance management can focus on the performance of an organization, a department, an employee, or even the processes to build a product of service, as well as many other areas. It should be noted that performance appraisal methods are not a one-size-fits-all solution and there can be some challenges with the performance appraisal process. For this assignment, you will focus on the performance appraisal for an individual.

Research and report your findings on the following:

1. 1. A minimum of three performance appraisal methods (Trait or Behavioral)
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3. 2. Strategies for conducting an appraisal interview
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5. 3. Reliability of appraisals
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7. 4. Criterion deficiency and contamination issues
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9. 5. Rater errors (central tendency, leniency, strictness, force distribution, etc.)

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1 Performance Appraisal Methods a Trait Methods Graphic Rating Scales In this method a list of traits relevant to the job is provided and the rater ma... View the full answer