Our three primary options for what to evaluate in performance appraisals are traits, behaviors, and results. What are the pros and cons of measuring each of these options? If you were a manager of a retail store, which option would you choose? Why?

There is a debate about the use of peer-review as part of an employee's performance appraisal. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the inclusion of peer-review?

What factors do you believe lead to a successful performance appraisal? In your own experience, can you describe a positive performance appraisal process you went through? How about a negative performance appraisal?