The appraisal interview. An instrument of human resource management

Seminar paper from the year 2012 in the subject Leadership and Human Resource Management - Leadership, grade: 1,2, Protestant University of Applied Sciences Berlin, language: English, abstract: This paper aims to provide an insight into the theory of appraisal interviews and interviewing techniques. The main focus of the paper will be the theoretical foundations of the appraisal interview. At the beginning of the paper, the theoretical basis of the appraisal interview will be presented. For this purpose, the term appraisal interview will be defined in more detail and its objectives will be presented. Then, the components of the appraisal interview will be discussed. In this regard, the discussion on target agreements, the location assessment, the appraisal and development discussion, as well as the discussion on cooperation will be briefly explained. This is followed by a description of the interview process, which is divided into the rough steps of preparation, implementation and follow-up. The benefits of a qualified and committed appraisal interview are then explained.The paper concludes with a presentation of the basics of interviewing for managers. The following aspects are examined: the special situation of an appraisal interview, questioning techniques, active listening, 'I' messages, feedback, praise and recognition, and criticism.