162 Part H 0 System Implementation CASE STUDY 6-2 Judgmental and Mechanical Methods of Assigning Overall Performance Score at The Daily Planet The form here shows performance ratings obtained by David Now compute Kuhn's overall performance score using Kuhn, a hypothetical reporter at a major newspaper in the United the weights in the table. Is there a difference between the States. First, use the judgmental method to come up with his over- score computed using a subjective rather than the mechanical all performance score. What is Kuhn's overall\" performance score? method? If yes, what are the implications of these differences The form on page 148 actually omitted weight infon'na for the employee being rated, for the supervisor, and for the tion forthe various competencies. The weights are the following: organization? I Competency Weight Productivity .1 5 Quality of work .50 Dependability and adherence to company values and policies .25 Contribution to effectiveness of others/unit .10 __--- Name: David Kuhn Re aorter Supervisor: John Dept: International DuBoss ----- Job Description: Researches and writes news, features, analyses, human interest stories. Develops and culti- vates news sources and contacts. Completes assignments by deadlines, ensuring accuracy by verifying sources. Attends newsworthy events and interviews key sources. Respeets condentiality as appropriate. Does not Fully Signicantly fully meet meets exceeds Unacceptable standards standards standards Outstanding W Production is high relative to time and resources consumed; develops expected number of stories and covers beat adequately to ensure stories are detected as they break; stories are developed within time frame that enables deadlines to be met; and appropriate reviews are performed as they are refined. 1 9 3 5 ' Adapted from Greene, R. I. (2003). Contributing to organizational success through effective performance appraisal. SH RM Onlirre. Available online at http: // wwwshrmorg / Education] hreducation / Documents / 09-0294D/n20 Performance Management_m%20v4.pdf. Retrieval date: September 7, 2011. Chapter 6 9 Gathering Performance Information 1 63 nality of work Work meets quality standards and established editorial standards; stories are written in clear and appropriate manner, are consistent with editorial policy, and are fair and balanced; research is thorough and encompasses all relevant sources, which are veried to ensure accuracy; works with editors to revise and improve content; develops and maintains network of contacts who can provide early notification of breaking stories 1 2 3 G) 5 l; 3 ! .1. n l adherence to company Madm Consistently meets deadlines; conforms to attendance policies; adapts to work demands; conforms to established values and policies; adheres to ethical standards of the paper and the profession; respects confidentiality as appropriate; behaves in manner that enhances the image of the paper. 1 2 3 4 stiectisenemmthmt unitWorks with others within and outside the unit in a manner that improves their effectiveness; shares information and resources; develops effective working relationships; builds consensus; constructively manages conict; contributes to the effectiveness of own unitIeroup and 178 of 337