Graphic Rating Scale:

“A scale that lists a number of traits and a range of performance for each. The employee is then
rated by identifying the score that best describes his or her level of performance for each trait.”

The graphic rating scale is the simplest and most popular method for apprising performance. A
graphic rating scale lists traits (such as quality and reliability) and a range of performance values
(from unsatisfactory to outstanding) for each trait. The supervisor rates each subordinate by circling
or checking the score that best describes his or her performance for each trait. The assigned values
for the traits are then totaled.

Alternation Ranking Method:

Ranking employing from best to worst on a particular trait, choosing highest, then lowest, until all
are ranked. Since it is usually easier to distinguish between the worst and best employees, an
alternation ranking method is most popular. First, list all subordinates to be rated, and then cross
out the names of any known well enough to rank.