Design and defend an optimal performance appraisal system for your current position or for one to which you aspire. The purpose is to write a short paper that explains what approach and system you would suggest, why, and how. The purpose is not to create a specific instrument with which to collect performance information.

Part I: As prework for this assignment complete an analysis of the requirements for your position, carefully review the assigned readings, and conduct additional research published in the Leading Business, Management, & Technology journals to help strengthen your understanding of the rationale for and characteristics of an excellent performance appraisal system.

Part II: If you choose, use the week 5 conference topic entitled "Optional Performance Appraisals Discussion" to share questions, challenges, ideas, and research findings that may help all members of the cohort design and defend the best possible performance appraisal system for their current or desired job.

Part III: Personal self assessments: Review the results of previous self-assessments you have completed and any of those below that might be relevant and important for your performance appraisal system. Incorporate findings from your reflections and analysis in the system you recommend

Part IV: Using Cascio's Chapter 9 as your guide, describe and defend the performance appraisal system you propose for your position, being sure it addresses all concerns and meets all key requirements discussed by him and by other scholarly experts. Use the following format and headings:

I. Introduction:Summarize the main purpose and requirements of an effective performance appraisal system. This establishes and supports the criteria you applied when designing the appraisal system discussed below. Use Cascio's chapter 9 as a primary source for this. Incorporate further support for key points with references to current relevant work published in the leading business and management journals.

IV. Proposed Performance Appraisal System: Describe and defend the approach and system you propose including attention to key requirements for an effective system, to potential legal issues,and protection against common issues and rating errors.

V.Conclusions: Summarize your conclusions and recognize any relevant limitations. Include a statement about the implications of your findings and conclusions for your career growth and development, referencing findings from your self assessments.