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Know the major methids of performance appraisals and the advantages and disadvantages of both
graphic rating scale
alteration ranking
forced distribution
behavioral ranking scale
How & why is a critical incident log used
anytime an employee does exceedingly well or exceedingly bad to use during evaluations & also to talk to them when these things occur
WHat are the common problems in pa?
unclear standards
halo effect (inflate performane because of a good trait
central tendency
strictness or leniency
bias
How does the manager avoid or reduce appraisal problems?
recognize the problem
choose the right appraisal tool
critical log
understand the guidelines for developing legally defensible pa's
make sure you can define standards
create performance to suit your co
understand what employees do
Don't do a GLOBAL break into criteria
always have pa's reviewed by someone else
document all info
provide corrective guidance
Who can be involved in the appraisal process and what are the advantages & limitations of each
Supervisor
Peer
Self evaluations
subordinate evaluations
outsiders
How should a pa interview be conducted?
talk in terms of objective work data
don't get personal
encourage the person to talk
don't tiptoe around
How do you handle defensive subordinates
fight or flight behavior is normal
don't respond to the person's defenses
postpone action
recognize your own limitation, don't try to change them
How should subordinates be appropriately criticized?
constructively, in private, to preserve dignity and respect
What are the components of compensation and the basic impact of each?
Pay- attract
benefits- encourage to stay
incentives- work above expectations
Be able to explain what pay means to an employee
econimic
psycho=social
growth
Understand the basic elements of the fair labor standards act?
child labor
minimum wage
overtime
WHat is the difference between exempt and nonexempt
exempt- get the job done, self-direction, independent judgement
non- pay for your time, under mgmt control, less judgement
Be able to explain worker's comp
employee gets hurt, employer pays portion of salary, perm injusry payout
Be able to explain unemployment
lose your job through no fault of your own, provide financial disincentive, up to 26 week
Be able to explain the truisms regarding benefits
1. most employees are very ignorant about their benefits
2. most employees don't know the true cost & value of their benefits
3. employers are far more concerned about increasing cost of benefits than pay
WHat proportion of payroll are benefits and what constitutes the more common benefits
70% pay, 30% benefits
employers pay .40 cents in benefits for every dollar
legally required benefits, workers comp, insurance, paid leave