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Performance appraisal

Meaning in public administration, with examples

nounCommon term

In public administration, performance appraisal means: A regular, formal review in which a manager assesses an employee's work against agreed objectives and discusses training needs and future goals.

In Turkish: performans değerlendirmesi, başarı değerlendirmesi

How it is used

Usually annual. Managers carry out or conduct appraisals, and employees have one. The results may affect promotion, pay or training. Also called a performance review or performance evaluation; British offices often just say appraisal.

Example sentences

  1. My performance appraisal is next week, so I'm preparing a list of what I achieved this year.

  2. The new performance appraisal system links individual targets to the strategic plan.

Common collocations

  • annual performance appraisal
  • conduct a performance appraisal
  • appraisal interview
  • appraisal form
  • promotionA move to a higher position, grade or rank within an organization, usually with more responsibility and higher pay.
  • performance indicatorA measurable value used to show how well an organization, programme or service is achieving its objectives, such as waiting times, cost per case or satisfaction rates.
  • merit systemA way of hiring and promoting public employees based on ability, qualifications and performance, often tested through exams, rather than on political connections or personal favours.
  • recruitmentThe process of finding, selecting and hiring new staff, from advertising a post to making a job offer.

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