title: Measurement technology applications in performance appraisal.
abstract: Every nursing administrator needs a credible performance appraisal system. By using psychometric methods and computer technology, the process of developing such a system can be more efficient and demonstrably successful. This article raises issues that relate to changing the performance appraisal system and gives a clear, step-by-step description of how computerized, statistical procedures were applied in improving nursing performance appraisal.
mesh_terms: D003201:Computers; D004650:Employee Performance Appraisal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008370:Manuals as Topic; D009519:New York City; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D010559:Personnel Management / Q000379:methods*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D013223:Statistics as Topic