Third edition of a text, originally published in 1981, which contains guidelines for identifying, evaluating, developing and reviewing the work performances of employees. Contains updated information to reflect the new emphasis in performance appraisal brought about by changes to federal termination and equal opportunity legislation. Additional topics include competency based assessment and training for performance appraisal. One of the books in the series THuman Resources Management in Practice'. Contains a glossary and index. Written by CCH industrial law editors in consultation with experts in the human resources management field.