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Examining The Managerial Skills/Competencies Needed To Transition From A Traditional Performance Appraisal To A Developmental Performance Appraisal, James S. Aller Iii

Human Resource Development Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative methods case study was to examine the differences and difficulties of delivering a performance appraisal that was developmental in nature from that of a traditional appraisal, as well as to identify the skills/competencies required of store managers and developmental activities needed to make a transition from a traditional performance appraisal to a performance appraisal system that was developmental in nature. Such a change should not be taken lightly by organizations, given that the task of delivering an evaluation varies. Four research questions guided the study. First, what are the differences between a performance appraisal that …