ABSTRACT
Employment appraisals are an integral part of organizational success. It is critical for both parties in this interview to know how to behave properly during the performance appraisal. Learning Objectives: The successful reader will be able to explain the importance of performance appraisals to the individuals and the organization; contrast the difference between behavioral and outcome-based appraisals; explain the various errors that are made by the interviewers and interviewees. Key terms: appraisal and assessment, promotion, merit pay, equity pay, feedback, organizational outcomes, individual outcomes, human engineering, behaviorally anchored rating scales (BARS), management by objectives (MBO), discrimination, harassment, reliability, validity, halo effect, equifinality, homophily, forced ranking
