...Joana Kuntz; Philippa Connell; Katharina Näswall Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the independent and joint effects of regulatory focus (promotion and prevention) on the relationship between workplace resources (support and feedback) and employee resilience. It proposed...

...Laura F. Poteat; Kristen M. Shockley; Tammy D. Allen Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the mediating role of commitment in the relationship between protégés’ anxious attachment styles and feedback behaviors of both mentors and protégés. Design/methodology/approach – Data...

...Cynthia D. McCauley; Russell S. Moxley Discusses the effective use of 360‐degree feedback for enhancing managers’ self‐awareness and challenging them to engage in developmental work. Such feedback is instrumental for an unfreezing process in which managers are motivated to rethink their behaviour...

...Mark R. Edwards; Ann J. Ewen Looks at the difference between success and failure with regard to 360‐degree feedback projects, stressing the need for a formalized structure to facilitate effective implementation. Initially outlines the reasons why firms seek to adopt 360‐degree feedback, setting out...

...Kathleen A. Guinn Presents barriers and benefits to top executive assessment. Discusses a range of techniques for top executive assessment and feedback. Explores pros and cons of psychological testing, individual competence assessment conducted by an external consultant and multi‐source assessment...

...; 2. 2building a winning team; 3. 3managing self; 4. 4working with others; 5. 5focusing on results. © MCB UP Limited 1996 Appraisals Competences Feedback Performance appraisal Personal development plans Mercury One 2 One launched its digital service...

...Dennis E. Coates Multi‐source (360‐degree) feedback is a powerful new performance diagnostic tool, and organizations everywhere are evaluating whether to adopt it. However, the technology is evolving at a breathtaking pace, and regrettable consequences can follow if users are not knowledgeable...

...William J. Heisler Uses a case‐study approach. Asserts that for successful implementation multi‐source feedback must be viewed from an integrated perspective and that 360‐degree feedback must be seen as more than a data collection and feedback system. Suggests that the measured characteristics...

... on to explain the conditions for the successful introduction of upward appraisal. © MCB UP Limited 1996 Assessment Feedback Performance appraisal This article reflects on my personal experiences of using upward appraisal with my colleagues in Barclays Home Finance. Up until about 18 months...

... the existing appraisal mechanism could be improved in order to introduce and maintain a performance‐oriented work culture. develop and improve the abilities of employees by providing them with formal feedback on job performance; assist in the achievement of the aims and objectives of BAA by ensuring...