Identify the potential disadvantages of the 360 degree method

Appraisal Methods

Many top private organisations use the 360-degree, multi-rater performance feedback to measure employee performance.

As you learnt earlier, feedback is collected from the employee’s circle of influence namely managers, peers, customers, and direct reports. Although this method has certain advantages, such as eliminating bias in performance reviews and offering a clear understanding of an individual’s competence, it also has a number of pitfalls.

Identify the potential disadvantages of the 360 degree method. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

(Note: More than one option may be correct.)

There is a lack of the reporting manager’s involvement

Leniency in review can occur

Increases competitiveness between peers, misguided feedback

Decreases the individual’s awareness of how they perform and the impact it has on the other stakeholders