k to the trainees on how they are doing, can often be put together in one step. Practice and feedback are vital to training of performance raters because it gives them the opportunity to learn through active participation and discussion. Also, by allowing trainees to make practice ratings, they can adjust their standards and previous rating techniques to the organizations. Interview:Commerce BankJudy LanderBranch Manager, DerbyQuestion 1Is Performance Appraisal subdivided into phases individually or is it an ongoing process where one phase determines the next?Response 1At Commerce, performance management is an ongoing process with each phase relating to the next. The supervisor and the employee share responsibilities during the phases. The process starts with planning, then there is feedback, and then there is formal performance appraisal. After these steps are completed the process begins again with planning.Question 2 Explain each phase of the process.Response 2In the planning stage of the process the supervisor and the employee determine the expectations and objectives for the review period. Next, the feedback is generally given by the supervisor on a frequent basis and this feedback should assess the employees performance. This feedback should also reestablish the objectives set in the plan and if needed establish new objectives. The final phase of the process is the performance appraisal where the supervisor meets with the employee and rates their performance. During the appraisal the supervisor will also discuss accomplishments and incomplete assignments during the period that appraisal is over and discuss areas that need improvement. The process starts over with the planning period.Question 3What are the responsibilities of the employee?Response3The employee can be proactive throughout the evaluation period. They can work to achieve each goal that was set in the plan and strive to receive a great evaluation by followi...
