Performance that exceeds expectations is due to the effort and skills of the employee. The employee generally performs according to the expectations doing a good job. The employee is doing the job at the level expected for employees in this position. The good performance is due to the employee's own effort and skills. The employee generally is doing the job at a minimal level, and improvement is needed to fully meet the expectations.
Performance is less than a good job.
Lapses in performance are due to the employee's lack of effort or skills. The employee is not doing the job at the level expected for employees in this position. Unsuccessful job performance is due to the employee's own lack of effort or skills.