Performance Appraisal & The Law


Now that you have prepared Part 1 of the key assignment, Annalise would like you to add information about legal concerns that are linked to performance management systems. Matrix is concerned because it wants to protect the organization from any potential lawsuits. Your report to the VP of HR will be pivotal because it will help senior leaders develop their legal strategy to going forward.

Revise Part 1 of the Key Assignment based on your instructor’s feedback, and add an additional 500–600 words to the executive report that addresses the following:

  • What laws should be considered when conducting a performance evaluation?
  • Considering performance evaluation, what can managers do to prevent discrimination?