Identify factors that determine whether performance appraisals develop and motivate staff or discourage and demotivate staff. Identify biases that influence an individuals' ability to do a fair and objective performance appraisal. Identify what conditions should be present, before, during and after the performance appraisal that will increase the likelihood of a positive outcome. What experiences have you had with performance appraisals. Evaluate your personal experience with performance appraisals based on your readings. Were they successful in motivating you, why or why not