Performance appraisal: a positive management tool.

Employees want to know and need to know where they stand. Managers are expected to improve performance and stimulate productivity. What more logical way to fulfill both of these requirements than employee performance appraisals? Informal appraisals are made by every medical group manager on a daily basis. When these appraisals are channeled into a more formal, systematic appraisal program, management, employees, and the organization can all benefit. The ingredients of a positive, effective employee performance appraisal system are identified here and critical areas are addressed, including program prerequisites, setting up a workable plan, completing the written appraisal, and conducting the evaluation interview.