The Performance Appraisal Interview: A Review, Implications, and Suggestions

Research on the performance appraisal interview was reviewed in the context of recent performance appraisal models. Three factors seem consistently useful for producing effective interviews: superior's knowledge of the subordinate's job and performance, superior's support of the subordinate, and welcoming the subordinate's participation. The appropriate function, frequency, and format of the interview, as well as goal setting and actual subordinate participation, depend on characteristics of the employee and job.