Auditor’s Report on Performance Evaluation Standards

Assume that an internal compliance auditor issued a report to your organization. In this report, the auditor
noted irregularities in how performance appraisals ratings were administered. As a result, compensation
increases were calculated inconsistently. As the HR Manager you must provide a response to the compliance
auditor.
In at least 3 full pages, draft an email addressing the following topics in order using the prescribed section
headers in bold.
Section 1 – Evaluating Performance with Absolute Standards- In this section, describe (1) the purpose and
value of absolute standards to measure performance, and (2) the advantages and disadvantages of this
method.
Section 2- Evaluating Performance with Relative Standards. In this section, describe (1) the purpose and value
of relative standards to measure performance, and (2) the advantages and disadvantages of this method.
Section 3- My Recommended Evaluation Standards. In this section, (1) select and defend your recommended
performance evaluation standards for your organization given your findings in the previous sections, and (2)
explain how these findings foster strategic value to your organization.
Section 4-Effective Performance Appraisals- In this section, suggest ways the organization can increase the
effectiveness of performance appraisals regardless of your recommended standards