A discrete section of an organization under the responsibility of a department manager; separate costs and, where appropriate, income are allocated or apportioned to the department for the purposes of costing, performance appraisal, and control.
A systematic evaluation method used to assess employee performance or achievement, often influencing pay increments, promotions, or civil-service ratings.
Performance appraisal is a personnel evaluation method that seeks to measure employee work effectiveness using objective criteria. Performance appraisal systems strive to achieve higher productivity outcomes by delineating how employees meet job specifications.
