Which step involves identifying specific performance appraisal goals?

• A. Examine Work Performed
• B. Discuss Appraisal with Employee
• C. Identify Specific Performance Appraisal Goals
• D. Establish Performance Criteria and Communicate Them to Employees

Answer: (C)

Identifying specific performance appraisal goals is the step where you set what will be measured. This creates a focused framework for the entire evaluation by defining the concrete targets, outcomes, and metrics the employee is expected to achieve. It’s typically done at the planning stage of the performance cycle, when supervisor and employee agree on objectives that align with organizational priorities. Once these goals are clear, you can guide the appraisal toward evaluating progress against them.

The other steps involve different actions: examining work performed is about gathering data on what was actually done; discussing the appraisal with the employee is the communication and feedback part; and establishing performance criteria and communicating them to employees is about defining the standards used to judge performance, which follows after goals are set.