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For an evaluation instrument or process to be relevant, it must measure directly all of the components of performance, as opposed to including only those which are either easy to measure, which are non controversial, or which will provide an appearance of evaluation, without really providing one. Thus, a relevant evaluation instrument or process would measure results, as well as procedures. For an evaluation instrument to be equitable, it must insure that one individual is not penalized in relation to another. That is, individuals must be evaluated against the same set of standards for a particular position or responsibility. This criterion is met by the performance appraisal process at Mervyn's Department Stores.
In order for a performance evaluation instrument or process to provide for accountability, it is necessary to insure that the performance evaluation instrument or process measures and evaluates those factors which are important to stockholders and investors for private sector
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