Action Inquiry and Performance Appraisals: Tools for Organizational Learning and Development

Autor/inn/en	Walsh, Kate; Fisher, Dalmar
Titel	Action Inquiry and Performance Appraisals: Tools for Organizational Learning and Development
Quelle	In: Learning Organization, 12 (2005) 1, S.26-41 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0969-6474
DOI	10.1108/09696470510574241
Schlagwörter	Performance Based Assessment; Organizations (Groups); Learning Processes; Leadership Training; Action Research; Organizational Development; Organizational Change; Discussion + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Leistungsermittlung; Learning process; Lernprozess; Führungslehre; Projektforschung; Organisationsentwicklung; Organisationswandel; Diskussion
Abstract	Purpose: Introduces the primary concepts behind the practice of action inquiry. Then, examines what current literature suggests about components of the performance appraisal process and identifies areas where applying action inquiry concepts can add a new dimension to our current understanding. Design/methodology/approach: Applies action inquiry, a concept from the organizational learning and change literatures, to suggest ways to infuse meaning and mutuality into appraisal discussions to help organizational leaders and members learn and develop. Ways to do so are demonstrated through a review and discussion of seven principal research streams in the current appraisal literature. Findings: An action inquiry approach can address many of the limitations inherent in the appraisal process and refocus appraisals as developmental tools. Potentially, appraisals can act as forums to open dialogue, invite participation and build relationships around re-visioning one's work and career. The process can become instrumental to continual quality improvement and organizational growth suggests that a rich opportunity exists to make the performance appraisal process developmentally meaningful for individuals and potentially transformative for organizations. Originality/value: Discusses seven themes addressed in performance appraisal research and poses new possibilities that emerge when these themes are examined through an action inquiry lens. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10