Invited reaction: Reaction to Hall, Leidecker, and DiMarco

✍ Scribed by Jeffrey D. Stoner

• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 1996
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 354 KB
• Volume: 7
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 1044-8004
• DOI: 10.1002/hrdq.3920070304

✦ Synopsis

The authors of the preceding article presented interesting examples of upward performance appraisal (UPA) processes and discussed several implementation issues. However, by not aggressively defining their terminology and by not suggesting a new taxonomy for multiple-source feedback processes, the authors have perpetuated the confusion that exists in the field and have not expanded the boundaries of understanding. UPAs and other multiple-source feedback processes become problematic for organizations when there is no appreciation for or complete understanding of the complexities involved. As Hall, Leidecker, and DiMarco correctly suggest, there is precious little research and published material on effective UPAs or multiple-source feedback processes. Accordingly, as opportunities such as these present themserves, we shouId take care to define the issues clearly and expand the base of understanding.