On a performance evaluation form that uses a graphic rating scale that includes the information below and asks the questions below, in about 600 words, explain how this performance appraisal will maintain and improve employee performance.

Rating Parameters:

BELOW PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (BPS) = 0 pts.

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT (NI) = 1 pt.

NEW HIRE (NH) = 2 pts.

HIGHLY SKILLED (HS) = 3 pts.

HIGHLY SKILLED (HS) = 3 pts.

OUTSTANDING (OS = 5 pts.

Questions:

1. ATTENDANCE - Evaluate the attendance history of the TM, including their arrival and departure times, as well as their utilization of leave days.
2. COMMUNICATE & INTERACT WITH OTHERS - Evaluate TM's capacity to communicate effectively and engage with supervisors, team leads, colleagues, and other professional connections.
3. CO-WORKER AND TEAMWORK COLLABORATION - Collaborates, values, and cooperates with colleagues and functions effectively as a team member; offers support upon request.
4. DECISION MAKING - Evaluate the capacity of TMs to effectively make responsible decisions within a reasonable timeframe; acknowledges the differentiation between authority and accountability.
5. INSTRUCTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL PROCEDURES - Evaluate TMs' capacity to comply with and follow instructions, protocols, regulations, and guidelines.
6. JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE - TM displays a complete understanding of the position's scope and essential elements.
7. JUDGEMENT AND COMPREHENSION - Evaluate TMs' comprehension and problem-solving abilities in relation to work-related matters and decision-making processes (based on logical reasoning and practical judgment).
8. MULTI-TASKING - Evaluate the TM's capacity to proficiently and successfully handle various tasks; aptitude for prioritizing tasks.
9. ORGANIZE WORK - Evaluate TMs' capacity to strategize and manage their workload effectively.
10. PUNCTUALITY - Evaluate the punctuality of TMs in terms of their ability to arrive promptly at the beginning of the workday, fully prepared and ready to commence their tasks. Additionally, assess their adherence to break and lunch schedules, ensuring they do not take advantage of these periods by leaving early or returning late.
11. SAFETY AND CODE OF CONDUCT - Evaluate the efficiency of TMs in terms of safety measures and their compliance with the established code of conduct.
12. WILLINGNESS TO IMPROVE AND LEARN NEW SKILLS - Evaluate the capacity of TMs to embrace feedback and criticism in a constructive manner, proactively address any concerns or challenges, and actively acquire new proficiencies.
13. WORK PRODUCTIVITY - Meets the required workload expectations within a specified timeframe.
14. WORK QUALITY - The TM consistently delivers accurate and effective work, meeting all deadlines and required objectives.
15. ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Please evaluate and provide specific information about any significant accomplishments or achievements TM has attained in the previous year.
16. PROGRESS & IMPROVEMENT - Evaluate and elaborate on the progress and/or enhancements in job performance achieved by the TM since the previous performance review.
17. OVERALL TM RATING - Determine the overall rating for this performance evaluation by calculating the TM's performance score.
18. INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE & DEVELOPMENT PLAN
19. EMPLOYEE FEEDBACK REGARDING PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT