There are advantages and disadvantages with evaluation tools, depending upon what is being measured and how the tools are implemented. Sometimes, the weakness in a performance evaluation process can be remedied by selecting a more suitable tool, to address the criteria being measured. However, even the most appropriate tool will render less-than-best results, if not properly utilized. Based on your own experience, what is the most serious weakness in the performance review process? How can it be changed?

The performance review is a necessary evil right now, until a new and better method can be developed. I would like to talk about two aspects of the employee performance reviews that I have personally experienced as lacking. The reviewers personal bias and a lack of due...