A continuation of a two-part article about performance appraisal programs, this part examines program design and implementation. Topics covered include a systems approach, designing forms and establishing procedure, and maintaining the program. (TA)

The assessment center can be a mechanism for providing a highly sophisticated evaluation of the training effort. The article describes how the training manager can successfully incorporate the assessment center concept into an overall training evaluation strategy. (Author/MW)

Presents guidelines for employers in setting up personnel appraisal programs in compliance with age discrimination laws, emphasizing the importance of objectivity, systematic administration, and job relevance in performance appraisal. (MF)

Examines both the explicit and implicit assumptions behind the Kirkpatrick evaluation model. Attempts to demonstrate conceptually the danger of simplistic evaluation approaches and argues for rigorous evaluation designs. (CSS)

How the performance appraisal system for school psychologists in North Carolina was developed and implemented is described. The evaluation system was developed with consideration for those to be evaluated and with respect for the needs of individuals as well as organizations. (SLD)

Subject matter experts play an essential role in technical curriculum development by providing accurate and up-to-date information that matches education, training, and workforce needs. The Subject Matter Expert (SME) COMlist is proposed as a tool that enables instructional developers to evaluate an SME's capability and suitability to support…

This article argues that a sound performance evaluation system benefits the employee, supervisor, and organization by providing a written record of efforts, by motivating employees, and by maximizing employee growth potential. It proposes that such performance evaluations are compatible with the Total Quality Management approach. Principles of…

This guide is designed to assist administrators of human service agencies in developing and implementing driver selection and training programs. Examined in the first half of the guide are the following aspects of designing a transportation training delivery system: understanding the training mission, identifying the program target group, training…