Chapter 3 – Personnel, Training, and Employee Relations

31030.3.1.7 Evaluating the Suggestion

• There are six steps in the evaluation process. Detailed information for each step can be found in the Evaluator’s Handbook. The six steps are summarized as follows:

  • Review the suggestion in its entirety and define the problem and the proposed solution.

    • What problem does the suggestion address?

    • What is the suggester’s solution?

  • Analyze the feasibility of the proposed change.

    • Compare the current method of operation to the method proposed in the suggestion in terms of feasibility, costs, and benefits to the Department.

    • Is the idea timely?

    • Is the idea under independent active consideration? If so, documentation of independent consideration by the Department must be attached to the STDStandard Form (DGS). 645.

    • Is there an alternate solution to the problem?

  • Calculate the cost savings.

  • Determine whether the suggestion should be adopted and the type of award that should be presented.

  • Determine the suggester’s ability to receive a cash award.

    • What are the suggester’s assigned or expected job responsibilities?

    • Was the suggestion assigned to the suggester for research, development, or solution?

  • Prepare the STDStandard Form (DGS). 645A.