Some companies use a performance measurement process based on an employee reviewing their own performance. The self-appraisal is then read by the employee's manager, discussed and amended if necessary, and the manager would then approve the amended appraisal. I have heard friends and colleagues complain about this system.

Some of the complaints are that:
It is unnatural or uncomfortable for someone to review their own performance
This is a lazy process for managers to use, because the employee does all the 'work' for the review, and the manager only has to sign it off.

Questions:

1. Has anyone experienced this self-review process? Did you think it was a good method of review, or did you dislike it? (90 words enough)

2. What are the benefits of self-review??