Managers must be cautious if they are to avoid making mistakes when appraising subordinates. Performance Feedback . No matter which appraisal technique is used, the results should be discussed with the employee soon after the evaluation is completed. The information provided to an employee in such discussions is called a performance feedback interview. Because the employee has no input, this type of interview can result in defensiveness, resentment, and frustration on the employee's part.
Many managers find it difficult to discuss the negative aspects of an appraisal.
However, only through tactful, honest communication can the results of an appraisal be fully utilized. These laws are concerned with dealings between business firms and labor unions. We discuss labor-management relations and these two acts in detail in Chapter 11. Fair Labor Standards Act . This act, originally passed in 1938 and amended many times, applies primarily to wages.