The form here shows performance ratings obtained by David Kuhn, a hypothetical reporter at a major newspaper in the United States. First, use the judgmental method to come up with his over-all performance score. What is Kuhn's overall performance score?
The form on page 148 actually omitted weight information for the various competencies. The weights are the following:
Now compute Kuhn's overall performance score using the weights in the table. Is there a difference between the score computed using a subjective rather than the mechanical method? If yes, what are the implications of these differences for the employee being rated, for the supervisor, and for the organization?
Competency Weight
Productivity …………………………………………………………… .15
Quality of work ……………………………………………………….. .50
Dependability and adherence to company values and policies ………. .25
Contribution to effectiveness of others/unit ………………………… .10