Section B: Performance Management and Appraisal Figure-B Instructions: Thoughtful evaluations help the faculty member better understand and improve his or her teaching practices. For each of the following eight items, please assign a score, giving your highest score of Z for Outstanding, a score of 4 for Average, your lowest score of 1 for Needs Improvement, and an NA if the question is not applicable: Evaluation Items 1. The instructor was prepared for his/her lectures. 2. The course was consistent with the course objectives. 3. The instructor was fair in how he/she graded me. _ 4. The instructor carefully planned and organized this course. _ 5. The instructor was available during his/her posted office hours. 6. The instructor responded to online inquiries in a timely manner. 7. In terms of knowledge and/or experience, the instructor was competent to teach this course. 8. Overall how would you rate this course? B-1. First, based on what you now know about performance appraisal, do you think the above version of Figure-B is an effective scale for appraising professors? Why or why not? (5 marks) B-2. Next, develop your own tool for appraising the performance of professors. Choose one appraisal tool (graphic rating scales, alternation ranking, BARS, forced distribution, critical incidents, and so on) you are going to use, and then design the instrument itself. (10 marks) B-3. What are the factors you are trying to measure? Why do you think this tool is effective