Methods of appraisal

Traditional Methods Modern Methods

1.Ranking method 2.Paired comparison 3.Grading 4.Forced Distribution 5.Checklist 6.Critical Incident 7.Graphic Scale Method 8.Self appraisal

1.Appraisal by result or objective 2.Behaviourally anchored rating scale 3.Assessment centre 4.360 degree appraisal

Ranking method
It is the simplest method in which a person is ranked against others on the basis of certain traits and characteristics. The relative position of each employee is expressed in terms of his numerical rank. The evaluator is asked to rate employees from highest to lowest on some overall criterion. This is just like preparing ranks of various examinees in an examination.

 Limitations of Ranking Method 1. The whole man is compared with another whole man in this method. In practice it is very difficult to compare individuals possessing varied behavioral traits. 2. This method speaks only of the position where an employee stands in his group. It does not tell anything about how much better or how much worse an employee is when compared to another employee. 3. There is no systematic procedure for ranking individual in the organisation.