The effect of rater-ratee relationship on ratee perceptions of the appraisal process

Research determining the effectiveness of performance appraisal programs has concentrated on evaluating how well PA programs have met several quantitativel psychometric criteria. Typically, performance ratings have been examined in terms of their reliability, discriminability and/or accuracy. Recent writinng, however, suggests the addition of quantitative criteria such as criterion relevancy, data availability, pratically, interpretability and utilization. The purpose of this study was to supplement the limited research on overall PA effectiveness by examining the conditions or aspects that are associated with subordinates perceptions of the PA effectiveness.