This session will begin with a discussion of “rank and yank” and then go beyond that topic to review evidence pertaining to the validity (e.g., Goffin, Jelley, Powell, & Johnston, 2009) and fairness perceptions (Roch, Sternburgh, & Caputo, 2007) of “relative” versus “absolute” approaches to performance appraisal. Participants will be asked to think about ways to leverage some advantages of relative approaches while mitigating potential problems.

Learning Objectives:
In this session you will learn:

• What is meant by "yank and rank."
• How to distinguish between “absolute” and “relative” approaches to performance appraisal, and provide several examples of each (e.g., Behaviour Observation Scales; Relative Percentile Method).
• To understand potential advantages and disadvantages of relative (rate comparison) appraisal systems.
• How to make use of the Relative Percentile Method.

About the Speaker:
Dr. Blake Jelley
Dr. Blake Jelley joined the UPEI School of Business in July 2007. He teaches in the areas of Human Resource Management, Organizational Behaviour, and Business Research Methods. Blake supports the UPEI-Holland College joint Certificate in Human Resource Management, as well as UPEI’s BBA, MBA, and other degree and certificate programs. Previously, Blake served as Team Leader of the Research and Evaluation Unit of the Ontario Police College. He currently serves as an executive officer of the Canadian Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, a section of the Canadian Psychological Association.

Job performance is a key focal point of Dr. Jelley's research. He is interested in the nature, appraisal, prediction and improvement of job performance. He is also interested in candidates' reactions to personnel selection procedures, feedback processes, management skills development, and human resource management in small and medium-sized enterprises. Among his 10 peer-reviewed publications is Taking Advantage of Social Comparisons in Performance Appraisal: The Relative Percentile Method, which appeared in the March-April, 2009 issue of Human Resource Management (Goffin, Jelley, Powell, & Johnston).

Venue:
The Rodd Charlottetown Hotel
79 Kent Street
Charlottetown, PE

Cost:
Members: $20 incl GST
Non-Members: $35 incl GST

Includes continental breakfast.

Agenda:
7:45am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00am Presentation

To Register:
Pre-registration is required.
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The registration deadline has been extended to Monday, February 8, 2010 at 10:30am.

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