Assignment 1: Discussion—Competencies and Appraisal Systems

Use your module readings to respond to the following:

• Do you think all the competencies listed in your module readings are realistic benchmarks to expect from every employee? Why or why not?
• Choose an appraisal system that did not work well in your experience. According to the descriptions in your textbook, how would the system be categorized? Why? Explain why you think the system did not work well in that particular company.

Write your initial response in a minimum of 300 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By the due date assigned, post your response to the Discussion Area. Through the end of the module, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.

Consider the following in your responses to make the discussion a rich learning experience:

• Draw comparisons between their findings and yours.
• Describe one change in the appraisal system that may have improved the situation.
• Contribute new and relevant information to the course discussion using the readings from your textbook.
• Comment in a positive manner.
• Build on the remarks of your peers or pose questions to them.
• Share quotes, Web site links, and other supplementary information.
• Demonstrate practical application of the module’s key concepts from your professional or personal experience by offering examples.