PSYC 654
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL

Catalog Entry

PSYC 654. Performance Appraisal
Three Hours Lecture (3).

Prerequisite: Psychology 651 or permission of instructor.

Covers major methods of appraising employee performance and utilizing these appraisals to improve employee productivity.

Detailed Description of Content of Course

The course will survey the current techniques and literature dealing with the appraisal of employee performance. Objective
criteria such as productivity and absenteeism, and subjective rating scales including Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales,
Forced Choice Scales, Goal Setting, and Critical Incidents will be discussed. Legal issues, performance appraisal interviews, and uses of performance appraisal will also be covered.

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

Course will include formal lecture, discussion, and hands-on projects.

Goals and Objectives of the Course

Students will develop an in-depth knowledge of the theory and application of performance appraisal.

Assessment Measures

Graded assignments may include essay exams, several performance appraisal projects, and in-class projects.

Other Course Information

None:

Review and Approval

DATE ACTION REVIEWED
5/94 Updated and put Alastair V. E. Harris in new format
Revised: March 10, 1999
Revised: 12/8/04 (Prerequisite change.)

Revised: 5/7/09 (Prerequisite change.)