RATER MOTIVATION IN THE PERFORMANCE-APPRAISAL CONTEXT - A THEORETICALFRAMEWORK

Although researchers have indicated the potential importance of rater motivation for understanding and improving performance appraisal proce sses, little empirical research or conceptual writing has addressed th is topic. The purpose of this paper is to offer a model of the anteced ents and outcomes of appraiser motivation, and suggest hypotheses for research. Researchers are encouraged to conduct further research on th is important issue.