QUESTION 3- List and briefly explain the objectives of appraisal interviews.

Appraisal interview is an interview that provides an opportunity for employees to express themselves on performance-related issues. Moreover, it helps employees do a better job by clarifying what is expected of them.

·         To improve employee performance

The appraisal interview facilitates the appraiser and the employee to discuss and focuses on the performance results which able to plan new strategic to further improve performance.

·         To let the employee know where he/she stands

Some managers may think that formal appraisal interviews are not essential because they are talking to their employee everyday about their performance which is not up to par. But it is not sufficient as some employees are worried and want to know where he stands and he is the one that the supervisor is least likely to talk to in the course of day-to-day coaching. So may be some employees have something to ask or would like to discuss with their superiors, but which they hesitate to bring forward in the course of daily conservation.

·         To give recognition where due

The appraisal interviews may tend to be on highlighting of weak performance and the importance of recognizing an employee’s strengths and good areas of performance must also be kept in mind. Recognition of this type can be a powerful motivation force in the improvement and development of an employee.

·         To help the appraiser gain a better understanding of the employee and his work

Despite the care the appraiser takes in analyzing and judging an employee, he will never have a specific answer to what makes the employee tick. The appraisal interview is an opportunity to the employee to express freely and making suggestions. Moreover the employee can give reasons why he performs as he does and this will give the appraiser a better evaluation and understanding about the employee.

·         To improve the manager/supervisor-employee relationship and communication

Communication and discussion with an employee helps to improve performance and his future in a company can create a better relationship between the supervisor and employee. Furthermore, this relationship is an important key to the whole development process.

·         To plan specific objective and performance targets.

Furthermore, an important part of helping an employee to develop is to encourage him to achieve the higher standards of performance goals and for charting further progress in terms of attainable goals. 

 Reference: http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/HR/performance-appraisal.html.