Understanding 360-Degree vs. 180-Degree Appraisals: Can You Help Clarify the Differences?

I need your help to understand appraisal methods: 360-degree and 180-degree.

Could you please provide more information or context about these methods? I will be happy to assist you in understanding them better.

Hi Poonam,

360-degree feedback is an appraisal method that is now widely used by most organizations. It involves collecting performance feedback from various sources, including an employee's immediate supervisor, manager, peers, subordinates, internal customers, and external customers. This comprehensive approach to evaluating performance involves input from all these different perspectives, which is why it is referred to as 360-degree performance evaluation. Questionnaires are commonly used to gather feedback.

Thanks,
Saravanan

Hi Poonam,

It's an appraisal method where the performance of the employee is not only focused on his own department but also on his approach towards the organization as a whole. He/she is rated on parameters, some of which are Communication, Interpersonal skills, floor decorum, etc.

Evaluation is done by combining the feedback received from many people who observe different aspects of an employee's performance.

It starts from "0" and ends at "0". That's how it's known as a 360-degree appraisal method.

Thanks,
Harshada

Hi Harshada,

Now I'm beginning to grasp the concept of 360-degree appraisal. This method is commonly used by many companies. Then why not 180-degree appraisal?

Poonam.

Hi Poonam,

360-degree appraisal is an extended form of 180-degree appraisal. In 180-degree appraisal, an individual's performance is assessed by his immediate supervisor and his team (if any), whereas in 360-degree appraisal, he is assessed by all of them, as I told you earlier. Please find the attachment; I hope it will help you a lot.

Regards,
Saravanan

Hi Saravanan,

Thank you, but there is no attachment to the reply. If possible, can you try sending it again?

Best regards,
Poonam

Hi Poonam,

I'm new to this site. Performance appraisal is the method used by most organizations to measure employees' performance. It ranges from 0 to 360 degrees appraisal and 180 degrees, with the latest being the 540-degree appraisal. This method helps to assess employees' performance levels through questionnaires, feedback, and problem-solving.

I hope this helps clarify the performance appraisal process for you.

Thank you.

Hi Poonam,

Please find the attachment of the performance appraisal.