Employee Evaluation FAQ - United States

Employee Evaluation FAQ - United StatesEmployee Evaluation FAQ - United StatesWhat areas are covered under Communication?The following areas may be covered under CommunicationListening How good are the employees listening skills? How often does the employee misinterpret information given to him/zu sich? Can you rely on the employee to follow oral instructions?Oral Communication How effective is the employee in getting his/her point across? Does the employee use different approaches to talk to different people?Oral Presentation Does the employee do any public speaking? Are the employees presentations effective?Written Communications Can the employee effectively communicate via written assignments, reports and proposals? Does the employee write grammatically?Technical Translation Can the employee convert scientific/technical data into something that can be understood by laypeople?What areas are covered under Personal/Motivational?The following areas may be covered under Personal/Motiva tionalJob Motivation Does the employee experience personal satisfaction from a job well done?Work Standards Does the employee have certain standards of success in the job he/she performs? Has the employee ever missed deadlines? Is the employee dissatisfied with average wertzuwachs?Initiative Has the Employee found ways to make his/her job easier or more rewarding? Does the employee ever do more than required for the job? Does the employee ever generate projects on his/her own?Tolerance for Stress How does the employee cope under pressure and/or opposition? Has the employee made any personal sacrifices in reservierung to do his/her job?Management Identification Does the employee identify with and assume the problems and tasks associated with management? Has the employee ever been promoted to a position which required him/her to deal with former peers? If so, how did the employee deal with former peers?Supervisor Identification Does the employee identify with and accept the problems a nd responsibilities of supervision?Professional/Technical InterestIs the employee able to keep informed of whats going on in his/her field of expertise? Has the employee attended any job related seminars, conferences, workshops or meetings?Energy Does the employee maintain a high activity level? Is the employee able to organize his/her day effectively? Has the employee ever postponed a certain task unnecessarily?Attention to Detail Does the employee frequently fail to notice mistakes in his/her work? Does the employee have a system for controlling for errors?Vigilance Has the employee ever caused injury because he/she failed to watch or pay attention?Integrity Does the employee maintain social, ethical and organizational norms in job related activities? Has the employee ever disregarded company codes/rules?Ability to Learn How long does it take the employee to grasp new job related information (factoring in the level of complexity)?Range of Interests Is the employee familiar with w hats going on in other parts of the company?Controlled Demeanor How does the employee react when confronted in defense provoking situations? Is the employee able to maintain composure and objectivity at all times?What areas are covered under Interpersonal?The following areas may be covered under InterpersonalSensitivity Does the employee consider the feelings of others? How does the employee treat his/her peers?Leadership Is the employee able to help individuals or groups execute job-related tasks? Has the employee had any problems dealing with subordinates? How does the employee set objectives for subordinates?What areas are covered under Sales?The following areas may be covered under SalesTenacity Is the employee able to follow through with a plan of action in order to reach his/her objective? Has the employee ever stayed with a plan even though the desired objective was no longer reasonably attainable?Sales Ability/Persuasiveness Can the employee induce clientele to accept new id eas, activities or products?What areas are covered under Impact?The following areas may be covered under ImpactRapport Building Does the employee get along with colleagues and put them at ease? Does the employee try to foster good relationships with other staff?Behavioral Flexibility Is the employee able to overcome obstacles that prevent him/her from completing projects? Is the employee willing to modify an approach in order to sell an idea or gain someones support/cooperation?Negotiation Is the employee able to sell ideas to superiors/peers/subordinates?Adaptability Is the employee able to maintain effectiveness in varying environments? Is the employee able to maintain effectiveness when assigned varying tasks? Is the employee able to maintain effectiveness when working with different people?Independence Is the employee able to take action/make decisions without consulting a superior? Is the employee able to go against general traditions/policies in order to achieve something?Resi lience Is the employee still effective when faced with disappointment or rejection?What areas are covered under Decision Making?The following areas may be covered under Decision MakingAnalysis Is the employee able to identify issues and relationships when comparing data from various sources? Does the employee recognize problems before others do in the organization?Judgment Does the employee make realistic decisions based on logical assumptions? Does the employee consider all alternatives before making a decision?Decisiveness Is the employee ready to make decisions or commit himself/herself to a plan of action? Does the employee have difficulty in prioritizing objectives?Oral Fact Finding Does the employee ask questions in order to make decisions and execute plans?Financial Analytical Ability Is the employee able to understand and analyze financial data? Is the employee effective in preparing financial reports/budgets?What areas are covered under Extra-organizational Awareness?The fo llowing areas may be covered under Extra-organizational AwarenessRecognition of Safety Needs Is the employee aware of the safety requirements of the organization? Has the employee ever violated the safety policy of the organization?Innovativeness (Creativity) Is the employee able to generate imaginative solutions to problems in the work place?Risk Taking Does the employee ever make decisions that involve a gamble? If yes, are such decisions beneficial to the organization? Does the employee weigh the pros and cons of a situation before taking action?Organization Sensitivity Does the employee recognize the potential effects his/her decisions have on other departments within the organization? Is the employee aware of what is going on within other parts of the organization?Extra-organization Sensitivity Is the employee aware of any societal, legal or governmental issues that may affect the industry of the organization? Is the employee aware of what the organizations competitors are doin g?Controlled Decision Making Does the employee ever make premature choices where thought and deliberation is required? If the need arises, will the employee delay a decision in order to obtain more information/research?What areas are covered under Knowledge/Skills?The following areas may be covered under Knowledge/SkillsTechnical/Professional Knowledge Is the employee familiar with the technical requirements of his/her job?Technical/Professional Proficiency Is the employee able to correctly use or operate the technology required to do his/her job?Machine Operation Has the employee been trained to use equipment necessary to perform his/her job? Is the employee proficient in using that equipment?Process Operation Can the employee initiate, manage and bring to a close a completed project?What areas are covered under Career Development?The following areas may be covered under Career DevelopmentCareer Ambition Does the employee endeavor to advance his/her career? How has the employee tri ed to further his/her career goals?Self-development Orientation Has the employee taken any skill development courses in order to improve his/her performance efficiency? Does the employee endeavor to stay informed in his/her field?Technical/Professional/Self-development Has the employee ascertained all the skills necessary to perform his/her current job? If not, is the employee taking steps to learn these skills?What areas are covered under Management?The following areas may be covered under ManagementPlanning and Organizing How effective is the employee in establishing an action plan for himself/herself and others? Does the employee allocate resources effectively? Is the employee able to keep track of items requiring his/her attention?Delegation Is the employee able to assign work to subordinates effectively? How does the employee deal with delegates who do not complete the job properly?Control Has the employee established procedures to keep track of the work of subordinates?Develop ment of Subordinates Is the employee able to identify what training is required for his/her subordinates? Does the employee provide the necessary training for his/her subordinates? Does the employee allow subordinates to participate in decision making?Staff Coordination Is the employee able to arrange the activities of his/her subordinates with other departments such that common goals are met?Self Organization Is the employee effective in managing his/her own time? Does the employee have any problems with prioritization?Monitoring Does the employee routinely review the performance of subordinates? Does the employee stay informed of the progress of subordinates?