what is the status of 360 degree feedback method in corporate world ?
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Its mind blowing and it is producing excellent results because its not just limited to the superior or HR manager but it is extended to your team members and co-workers as well. With profound regards
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360-Degree Performance Appraisal System (PAS)
The 360-degree Performance Appraisal System (PAS) is utilized successfully by many corporate companies. However, the system is not implemented in a few industrial setups. It is essential for appraisees to be mature enough to accept feedback and ratings from their subordinates and peers. When there is a healthy and harmonious interpersonal relationship, this system can yield excellent results.
Currently, 720-degree systems are also being implemented.
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The 360-degree Performance Appraisal System (PAS) is utilized successfully by many corporate companies. However, the system is not implemented in a few industrial setups. It is essential for appraisees to be mature enough to accept feedback and ratings from their subordinates and peers. When there is a healthy and harmonious interpersonal relationship, this system can yield excellent results.
Currently, 720-degree systems are also being implemented.
With warm regards,
S. Sethupathy
Excellent HR Services
Erode
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what does 720 deg system mean? A circle has only 360 deg. how come 720 deg? It is against mathematic principles?? Pon
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Understanding 720-Degree Appraisal
It is essentially 360 x 2. The appraisals are done twice. I am enclosing a PPT downloaded earlier from our site to explain it clearly.
Components of 720-Degree Appraisal
In a traditional 360-degree appraisal, raters include:
- Boss
- Peers – immediate & functional colleagues
- Direct reporters
- Colleagues and internal customers
Then, a 540-degree appraisal adds more external customers and suppliers. Of course, a 720-degree appraisal would also take feedback from stakeholders and family. In a 720-degree appraisal, feedback is taken from external sources such as stakeholders, family, suppliers, and communities.
However, the first version of appraising twice is in practice and more effective also.
With warm regards,
S. Sethupathy
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It is essentially 360 x 2. The appraisals are done twice. I am enclosing a PPT downloaded earlier from our site to explain it clearly.
Components of 720-Degree Appraisal
In a traditional 360-degree appraisal, raters include:
- Boss
- Peers – immediate & functional colleagues
- Direct reporters
- Colleagues and internal customers
Then, a 540-degree appraisal adds more external customers and suppliers. Of course, a 720-degree appraisal would also take feedback from stakeholders and family. In a 720-degree appraisal, feedback is taken from external sources such as stakeholders, family, suppliers, and communities.
However, the first version of appraising twice is in practice and more effective also.
With warm regards,
S. Sethupathy
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This depends on the company's policy. The most suitable time for the second 360 is 6 months after the first 360. This allows for the assessment of the improvements provided in the initial feedback.
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S. Sethupathy
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Thank you for the excellent post on 360-degree appraisal. It is very useful for HR professionals responsible for managing Performance Management System activities in an organization. Please continue to share informative PowerPoint presentations like this.
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Thank you,
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Dear All, Please let me know if there are self appraisal, review discussion with L1 (reporting Manager)and L2 (Super Boss/Director) will be known as 18 degree or 360 degree?
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Understanding the Success of the 360-Degree Feedback System
First things first, the reason for the 360-degree feedback system's success and its significant impact is not just the performance appraisal method, but because it's essentially a performance management system, which is a continuous process. Appraisal is done once a year and falls under PMS. The fundamental reason behind its success is that it's one of the modern systems that minimize errors in appraisal. Under traditional appraisal, you are either rated or graded, but with 360-degree feedback, you are evaluated from all sides you are connected to—peers, subordinates, seniors, customers (internal or external), and even self-appraisal is included.
It's not just about your job performance or hitting your targets; it's about how you achieved them. For example, you may have met your target, but how did you treat the customer, which might cost the company in the long term? Your behavior is continuously noted throughout the year, not just a few months before the appraisal. Additionally, everything is documented in forms in a particular format so that differences can be visible, and the transparency in the system helps you analyze how you perceive yourself versus how the company sees you. Employees and employers can easily identify gaps (this is how training needs are analyzed) between achievements and desired results. Companies can customize this system according to their needs, mixing it with management by objectives (KRA, Target).
360-degree feedback doesn't just judge employees; it also evaluates the company overall (what kind of employees do we have, are they right for us?). It helps companies improve performance by enhancing employee performance. Another successful system in terms of PMS is the balanced scorecard.
Hope this helps a little.
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First things first, the reason for the 360-degree feedback system's success and its significant impact is not just the performance appraisal method, but because it's essentially a performance management system, which is a continuous process. Appraisal is done once a year and falls under PMS. The fundamental reason behind its success is that it's one of the modern systems that minimize errors in appraisal. Under traditional appraisal, you are either rated or graded, but with 360-degree feedback, you are evaluated from all sides you are connected to—peers, subordinates, seniors, customers (internal or external), and even self-appraisal is included.
It's not just about your job performance or hitting your targets; it's about how you achieved them. For example, you may have met your target, but how did you treat the customer, which might cost the company in the long term? Your behavior is continuously noted throughout the year, not just a few months before the appraisal. Additionally, everything is documented in forms in a particular format so that differences can be visible, and the transparency in the system helps you analyze how you perceive yourself versus how the company sees you. Employees and employers can easily identify gaps (this is how training needs are analyzed) between achievements and desired results. Companies can customize this system according to their needs, mixing it with management by objectives (KRA, Target).
360-degree feedback doesn't just judge employees; it also evaluates the company overall (what kind of employees do we have, are they right for us?). It helps companies improve performance by enhancing employee performance. Another successful system in terms of PMS is the balanced scorecard.
Hope this helps a little.
Regards, Vandana Malik
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Dear Mr. Sethupathy ji, A BIG THANK YOU for sharing with us about 540 and 720-degree appraisals. It is very informative and good to know about such concepts. However, I personally feel that it is quite a time-consuming process and can be applied in small firms. It will be difficult to exercise the 720-degree method in large MNCs. Also, the 720 process, which involves family, is quite unnecessary because a person may be different at home and at work. Can you please comment on my above-mentioned notions?
Thanks again.
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Thanks again.
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From India, Madras
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