They indicate results during improvement efforts, such as employee training, management development, quality programs, etc. They help ensure equitable and fair treatment to employees based on performance. Helps you think about what results you really want. Supervisor's focus on behaviors and results, rather than personalities. In today's age of high expectations when organizations are striving to transform themselves and society, having measurable results can verify whether grand visions are realistic or not.
Helps ensure equitable treatment of employees because appraisals are based on results.
Optimizes operations in the organization because goals and results are more closely aligned. Cultivates a change in perspective from activities to results. Supports ongoing communication, feedback and dialogue about organizational goals. Also supports communication between employee and supervisor. Performance is seen as an ongoing process, rather than a one-time, shapshot event.