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Appraisal by Results or Objectives 
Appraisal by results draws its root from management by objective 
(MBO).  The various steps involved in appraisal by results are as follows. 

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1. 
Appraisal by result is a joint process between superior and his 
subordinates. 
2. 
The subordinate prepares his plan for specific period usually 
for one year in the light of the overall plan provided by 
his superior.  The final plan is prepared through mutual 
consultation. 
3. 
Through mutual consultation, both of them decide the 
evaluation criteria- that is, what factor will be taken for 
evaluation of subordinate’s performance. 
4. 
At the end of specific period, normally one year, the superior 
makes a performance evaluation of subordinates on the basis 
of mutually agreed criteria. 
5. 
 The superior discusses the results of his evaluation with the 
subordinate, corrective actions, if necessary and mutually 
agreed targets for the next period would be fixed. 
Evaluation of appraisal by results springs from forces that have 
generated a popular philosophy of management, known as ‘management 
by objectives’ or ‘management by results’.  MBO is not merely a technique 
of managing but it reflects about the entire philosophy of management.  
Appraisal by results under MBO is more conducive than appraisal based 
on traits. 
BARS 
Behaviorally anchored rating scales (BARS) approach gets 
away from measuring subjective personal traits and instead measures 
observable, critical behaviors that are related to specific job dimensions.  
The various steps under BARS are.