Chapter 3 – Personnel, Training, and Employee Relations

31160.1 Policy

• Public concern regarding the cost of government has motivated legislators and public administrators to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of government. One point of focus has been in the area of employee performance appraisals.

• Recent advancements in the development of appraisal methods have renewed efforts to make better utilization of this powerful management tool, especially as it applies to mangers. Performance appraisal properly carried out enhances clarification of job duties and responsibilities.