Performance AppraisalPurposes, developing and using standards

ABDELRAHMAN ALKILANI15906012

ObjectivesBy the end of this seminar, Colleagues will be able to:o Define Performance appraisaloDescribe the purposes of performance appraisaloDiscuss the performance standards

o It is a control process in which employees’ performance are evaluated against standards important to the operations of an organization.o Ongoing process, Moves slowly, and Not people orientedoIt consists of:o Job descriptiono Performance standardo Performance ratingo Rewards

Definition

Purposes o Motivation o Salary Problemso The Xerox Experienceo Other Purposes

Motivation o Promotions, assignments, selection for education, and increased pay are some goals that stimulate this motivation

Salary Problemso Performance evaluation is used to determine and provide equitable salary treatment.o Adequate pay is the most powerful motivator of performance, and people will not work without it.

The Xerox Experienceo Before 1983 Xerox had a traditional appraisal system:oNo planned objectivesoThe focus on the summary rating

oThe new system has 3 stages:oAt the beginning of the yearoAt a mid-yearoAt year’s end

Other PurposesoEffective appraisal generates understanding and commitment, leading to productivity.oCareer development and performance appraisal support each other if they share objectives and communications.oCan be used to confirm hiring decisions.

Performance StandardoA standard is a unit of measurement that can serve as a reference point for evaluating results.oPerformance standard:oAre derived from job analysis, descriptions, evaluation, and other documentsoAre established by authority such as ANA.oShould be based on appropriate knowledge, and should be practical enough

to be attained.oMust be kept up-to-date.

Performance StandardoThe ANA Congress for Nursing Practice developed and published standards of practice in several specialty areas.oThe nurse manager evaluates nursing productivity with standards that measure nursing performance.oAccuracy and fairness of performance appraisal come from having an objective, standards-oriented performance appraisal plan.

SummaryoPerformance appraisal is a major component of the evaluating ad controlling function of nursing management.o there are many purposes for performance appraisal, such as motivation and salary problems.oAccuracy and fairness of performance appraisal come from having an objective, standards-oriented performance appraisal plan.

References oLinda Roussel, Management and Leadership for Nurses and Administration. Fifth edition. Jones and Bartler Publishers.

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