1. One of the many problems associated with employee appraisals is the subjectivity on the part of the evaluator that influences performance appraisal results. As an HR professional, how can you offset the challenges of performance rater subjectivity to ensure that the performance appraisal process is fair and objective? Can subjectivity be removed completely? Explain “yes” or “no”.

2. Discuss how you would go about diagnosing poor performance problems. Explain two factors to consider.