Post Survey Study of Prior and New Rating Systems

摘要

The purpose of this study was to evaluate perceptions of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) workforce regarding a comparison of the former five-element and new pass/fail rating systems. The first phase of this project conducted in November 1996, primarily assessed workforce perceptions under the prior system. A survey was used to explore employee attitudes toward possible changes in their personnel evaluation program (Vandivier, 1996). Five questions were presented for their responses to help gauge their potential acceptance of the proposed changes. The questions dealt with three types of rating plans and whether employees might prefer certain changes in performance awards and critical elements relating to team performance. Employee comments were also requested in the survey. Responses indicated that the prior rating system of five elements (Exceptional to Unacceptable) as least desirable in terms of first choice, the three-level plan (Exceptional, Fully Successful and Unacceptable) seemed marginally desirable, and the basic 'pass Jail' rating plan was given the most initial first choices.