Tuesday, July 10, 2012

What is 360 Degree Feedback and How Does it Work?

360 degree feedback is a process that is used in order to be able to obtain anonymous, confidential feedback regarding the performance of an employee from the individuals who work with him or her. Generally, the people who contribute this type of feedback include the peers, managers, and direct reports of the employee. It usually requires the use of an anonymous feedback form – which many companies are now placing online for further assurance of anonymity – by between eight and twelve other people. This form helps to discuss various issues that relate to the workplace performance and competencies of the employee being reviewed.
A 360 degree feedback form will ask questions that are then answered by the participants using a rating scale, as well as providing the option for additional written comments. That said, employee being reviewed will also complete a self-rating form that will ask him or her the same questions that were posed within the survey completed by the other participants.

2 comments:

  1. 360-degree feedback is a feedback procedure where not just your superior but your peers and direct reports and sometimes even customers appraise you. http://www.doortraining.co.in/solutions/assessment/360-degree-feedback

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  2. Excellent article. I am clear about the concept of 360 degree feedback now.

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