title: Appraising and paying for performance: another look at an age-old problem.
abstract: The basic notion of improving performance through management and appraisal is difficult to successfully implement in practice. These authors discuss some of the problems presented by tying pay to performance appraisals, offer suggestions for improving performance appraisals and outline some other approaches for employers to consider in setting goals and determining compensation.
authors.forename: P W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Kennedy
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Dresser
mesh_terms: D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D004649:Employee Incentive Plans; D004650:Employee Performance Appraisal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010558:Personnel Loyalty; D011361:Professional Competence; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D014481:United States