360 Degree Appraisals – An Effective Performance Appraisal Method

Appraisals and performance assessment are an essential part of every organization whether big or small. Performance evaluations are generally based on the assessment of progress and productivity, job credentials and skill sets, and personality and behavior traits of employees. They are based on a person’s competencies and in a way recognize his talent.

Normally appraisals are conducted annually or half-yearly and a traditional top-down appraisal strategy is followed where the superiors appraise their underlings. But, very often appraisals are not fair because of various reasons –at times the managers don't have a clear idea about the performance of his junior, negative feedback from his immediate superiors because of personal conflicts or other personal grudges.

Today, 360 degree appraisals are widely used in organizations to ensure a fair performance appraisal process. At CompleteSurvey, we provide an array of 360 degree products and services that can help in fair performance appraisals. Check out:

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360 degree appraisals augment the traditional one-to-one process appraisal process

In this the person whose appraisal is due is evaluated by all the people in his organizational hierarchy whose view point matter i.e. managers, sub-ordinates, peers and customers. The 360 degree appraisal process is usually carried out with the help of 360 degree feedback software that contains questionnaire covering all the participative approaches like job skills, abilities, attitude and behavior; and help the respondents to openly express their opinions, views and reactions.


360 degree feedback survey software gives accurate and reliable results

360 degree feedback results are based on accurate ratings and reports generated by web-based 360-degree feedback software. The results are collectively presented in the form of numerical scores that are supported with graphical and tabular formatted charts for better understanding of the evaluators. The privacy is strictly maintained and the data is kept confidential and anonymous.


360 degree feedback survey software help in fair and satisfactory appraisals

Since multi-source assessments provide 360 degree responses, it presents rounded view of performance that helps in conducting fair performance appraisals. It also helps to assess the key skills of the person and areas of improvement. Fair appraisal can motivate the employees to perform better and wins their trust and loyalty. It also helps the organizations to retain their employees by rewarding them suitably. Performance appraisals are vital for career and succession of the individual and the organization. Impartial and unbiased appraisal can help in workforce encouragement, behavior development, and alignment of individual and organizational goals.

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