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Rating Scale
A rating scale in appraisals is a tool used to evaluate an employee's performance, skills, or competencies against predefined standards. It provides a structured and consistent way for managers to assess performance objectively, with descriptors outlining different levels of achievement. To ensure a well-rounded evaluation, rating scales should be combined with methods like narrative comments, self-assessments, and peer feedback. Regular training for evaluators can help maintain fairness and consistency.
The rating scale is also referenced in the following article:
How does it work?
User-defined rating standards and corresponding points must be set up here to define Competency Level Standards (Personnel>>Setup>>Organisation>>Organisation Setup>>Qualification-Related Codes>>Competencies>>Competency Standards) as the Points are selected from this screen.
A maximum of 5 rating descriptions and points can be set up for each company.
Enter a Rating Scale
Company: Select the Company for which you are setting up the rating scale.
Rating Description and Points: For each company, enter a maximum of five (5) rating descriptions and corresponding Points. These should be from highest to lowest. For consistency, there should be a default standard used to define the rating scales in all modules such as outlined below:
- Unsatisfactory
- Improvement Needed
- Meets Expectations
- Exceeds Expectations
- Exceptional
Use Rating for Competency/Overall Ratings: Depending on the option flagged, the long or short version of the Rating Standards description will be displayed in the Competency, Overall Rating and Appraisal Details screens.
Save the record.
View of the Appraisal form where the Rating Scale is used
