title: Performance evaluation, part 1: definitions and criteria.
abstract: In this first of three articles, the author reviews the broad concept of performance evaluation, defines the term validity in the evaluation process as a standard derived from court decisions, and details objective criteria that managers should follow in rating employees.
authors.affiliation: Boardman Law Firm, 1 South Pinckney Street, P.O. Box 927, Madison, WI 53701-0927, USA. rgregg@boardmanlawfirm
authors.forename: Robert E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Gregg
mesh_terms: D004650:Employee Performance Appraisal / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans