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Appraisal methods

Unit 11: Part II - Unit 11: Performance Appraisal and Reward ManagementTopic 2 of 4
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What the syllabus expects

  • Graphic rating scale
  • Alternative ranking
  • Paired comparison
  • Forced distribution
  • Critical incident
  • Essay
  • Checklist

Appraisal methods

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — Second Year

Subject: Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management (MGT 223)

Part II - Unit 11: Performance Appraisal and Reward Management

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

  • Explain the scope and key elements of appraisal methods.
  • Explain the behavioral or human-resource concepts and assess their application in organizational situations.

Curriculum Scope

  • Graphic rating scale
  • Alternative ranking
  • Paired comparison
  • Forced distribution
  • Critical incident
  • Essay
  • Checklist

Detailed Microsyllabus

  1. Rating and ranking methods

    1. Graphic rating scale, alternative ranking and paired comparison.
    2. Forced distribution.
    3. Compare strengths, limitations and bias risks.
  2. Descriptive and incident methods

    1. Critical-incident records.
    2. Essay and checklist methods.
    3. Select a method suited to the job and appraisal purpose.

Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, revised four-year BBS curriculum, PDF pages 44-46.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit or component allocations apply at their stated level; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here.