S&A Restaurant Corp. 1998-Annual Performance Appraisal Form
(Exempt)
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Refer to goals previously written to assist in writing review.

1. JOB KNOWLEDGE (Such as technical competence in field, application of knowledge, staying current with developments, etc.)

Performance Rating Circle One:

Outstanding

Exceeds Expectations XXXXXXXX

Meets Expectations

Below Expectations

Unacceptable

Comments: James does a great job of keeping our current systems up and running. He has also made some strides in helping us understand the inner workings of the AS400 and has helped document the databases and AS400 documentation libraries.

Specific Developmental Actions to be taken: Continue to understand the AS400 environment as we move toward our implementation of Lawson.

2. ABILITY TO PLAN AND ORGANIZE (Such as ability to plan short/long range objectives, effective work schedules, etc.)

Performance Rating Circle One:

Outstanding

Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

Below Expectations XXXXXXXX

Unacceptable

Comments: James does a good job of doing the right thing for the customer. He is always there to make sure that the project goes smoothly.

Specific Developmental Actions to be taken: James needs to improve how he organizes his time between multiple projects. He needs to consider the total impact of a project and get with customers to refine the action plan for that project.

3. PEOPLE (Such as supervisory skills, working with other departments, training skill, sensitivity/credibility, customer service, etc.)

Performance Rating Circle One:

Outstanding

Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

Below Expectations XXXXXXXX

Unacceptable

Comments: James does well with one on one situations. He has fair communication skills, especially as it relates to technical topics.

Specific Developmental Actions to be taken: James needs to learn how to deal with the customer more effectively. He needs to learn how to deal with difficult and stressful situations without becoming antagonistic and demeaning. James significant work in this area.

4. JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING (Such as problem identification, evaluations of alternatives, initiative in making decisions, etc.)

Performance Rating Circle One:

Outstanding

Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

Below Expectations XXXXXXXX

Unacceptable

Comments: James uses good judgment when deciding the best course of action for the project at hand. I think James is good at looking at the current environment and recommending changes that could make things better.

Specific Developmental Actions to be taken: James needs to stay focused on the job at hand and be wary that all of the alternatives have been considered. James needs to make sure that his time spent at work is time spent working on work related topics or projects.

5. ACHIEVEMENT OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES (Such as ability to set and attain challenging but realistic goals, ability to make commitments and assume responsibility, etc.)

Performance Rating Circle One:

Outstanding

Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations XXXXXXXX

Below Expectations

Unacceptable

Comments: James has done a good job of keeping most the projects on track and getting the job done to the satisfaction of the customer.

Specific Developmental Actions to be taken: James needs to work on being consistent on every project that he is responsible for.

6. OVERALL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

Performance Rating Circle One:

Outstanding

Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

Below Expectations XXXXXXXX

Unacceptable

Comments: James has a lot of great talents in a technical role. He is always willing to help out when needed and is willing to do what it takes to get the job done right.

Specific Developmental Actions to be taken: James needs to work primarily on his communication and interaction skills. To be able to function in our environment effectively, James will have to become more involved in the entire cycle of project management.


Note: Additional pages may be added with comments from the supervisor or employee.


(A grade of "Below Expectations" in the "Overall Performance Summary" results in an automatic 90-day probation).