EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS --- A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR MORE PRODUCTIVE AND POSITIVE PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS by Robert B. Maddux. Crisp Publ., 3rd ed, 1993
INTRODUCTION --- Leading a performance appraisal review can be either difficult and depressing --- or --- it can be dynamic and positive. The attitude, planning and approach of the supervisor conducting the review makes all the difference!

To reduce stress and improve productivity, you must "think through" the performance appraisal process itself. Then, you must learn how to conduct effective discussions that will encourage positive relationships and improved individual performances.

This book is structured to be "used," and not just read. The unique "self-paced" format and the many "worksheets" are designed to encourage you to get involved so you will be motivated to immediately try some new ideas yourself.

PART 1 --- Are you ready for better appraisals? (p1-9)

    1) Some objectives for the reader

    2) Make your choice now

    3) What a well-planned appraisal can do for you

    4) Opportunities for performance appraisals

PART 2 --- Setting the stage (p11-21)

PART 3 --- How to prepare for more effective appraisals (p23-45)

    11) What is meant by "goals and standards?"

    12) Identifying goals and standards

    13) Attitudes and performance appraisals

    14) Characteristics of an effective appraiser

    15) Thought stimulators for self-appraisals

    16) Managerial preparation for planning the appraisal

    17) Pitfalls to avoid

    18) How to develop an "Action Plan"

    19) Appriasal discussion models

    20) Case Study # 2 = "What upset Jess?"

PART 4 --- Conducting the appraisal (p47-67)

PART 5 --- Following up (p69-79)

    [1] Following up --- three suggestions (p71)

    [2] A performance appraisal checklist for managers (p72-74)

    [3] A personal action plan (p75-76)

    [4] Voluntary contract (p77)

    [5] Author's suggested answers to cases (p78-79)
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