Performance appraisal

Abstract

Individuals with dark personalities use impression management (IM) tactics to gain access to organizations, and they continue to use these tactics to gain power and rise the corporate ladder. Theory: In this chapter, I present IM tactics used during performance appraisals to manipulate evaluators. Furthermore, I address how employees with dark personalities manipulate performance appraisal systems and people within organizations to gain access to management positions. Furthermore, in this section, I introduce elements that should be considered to create an effective performance appraisal process. The importance of multisource ratings, especially for management positions, is discussed. Finally, key elements for successfully implementing performance appraisal systems are introduced. Practice: In the practice section of the present chapter, readers will be encouraged to create a performance appraisal document as well as a 360-degree feedback assessment.