MANAGEMENT QUESTION

Performance management is more than filling out an appraisal form on a staff member. Considering what we have learned regarding the performance management process that uses quantitative, qualitative and subjective measures, discuss the following:

1. What is the purpose of evaluating an employee’s performance?
2. What is the difference between controllable risk and uncontrollable risk? Give an example of each.
3. Under what circumstances would using a relative performance evaluation (RPE) for two employees be advisable?
4. When is subjective evaluation needed by a manager?Give an example.