Psy 436 Performance Appraisal and Feedback

Applications of psychological concepts to the development of performance appraisal systems in organizations. Topics include job analysis, cognitive processes in performance appraisal, types of rating scales, rater training methods, technical aspects of developing a performance appraisal system, performance feedback, individuals' reactions to performance feedback factors related to the perceived accuracy of performance feedback. Recommended prerequisites: Stat 243Z and STat 244, Psy 321 and Psy 360 or Psy 361.