Understanding Assessment Centres and Choosing Between 180 or 360-Degree Appraisals: What Do You Recommend?

Dear HR colleagues!!

I have two queries:

What exactly is an "Assessment Centre"? Is this in any way related to the performance management system/competency mapping?

Which is the best appraisal system to be practiced in an industry: 180-degree performance appraisal or 360-degree appraisal?

Your replies are awaited.

Seema

Hi,

The assessment centre is one method of the human resource selection process. It includes many kinds of operating methods such as evaluating presentation skills, teamworking skills, etc.

Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

I agree with Ron. Assessment Centers are a popular method of recruiting in large companies because the recruiter explores many aspects of the candidates. I think Assessment Centers also go as “Selection Centers”. Most Companies have their very own Tailor made activities as per the company requirements to assess the prospective candidates. Their individual capabilities, team working ability, problem solving & initiating skills etc can be thoroughly analyzed through assessment centers.