This document discusses performance management and appraisal. It describes performance appraisal as setting work standards, assessing performance against those standards, and providing feedback to employees. Performance management is defined as an integrated approach to ensure an employee's performance supports organizational strategic goals. The document outlines the appraisal process and lists problems to avoid in appraisals such as unclear standards and rater biases. It also discusses who should conduct appraisals and effective practices for appraisal interviews.