What is appraisal type in SAP PA-PD - Personnel Development?

SAP Term: appraisal type

• Component: PA-PD

• Component Name: Personnel Development

• Description: A determinant of how many appraisals are created. Appraisals can be: Individual appraisals One common appraisal is created, irrespective of the number of objects appraising or appraised. Multisource appraisals Each appraiser creates an appraisal, and an overall appraisal is subsequently created. If an individual or multisource appraisal is anonymous, no information on appraisers is stored in the system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Appraisal type is a component of the Personnel Development (PA-PD) module in SAP. It is used to define the type of appraisal that will be used for an employee. This includes the frequency, duration, and purpose of the appraisal. It also defines the criteria that will be used to evaluate the employee's performance. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use appraisal type, an administrator must first create an appraisal type in the system. This can be done by navigating to the Personnel Development module and selecting “Appraisal Type” from the menu. The administrator can then enter the details of the appraisal type, such as frequency, duration, purpose, and criteria. Once this is done, the appraisal type can be assigned to an employee or group of employees. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an appraisal type, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This includes details such as frequency, duration, purpose, and criteria. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the criteria are relevant to the employee's job role and performance objectives. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Personnel Development module in SAP also includes other components such as Appraisal Plan and Appraisal Document. These components are used in conjunction with Appraisal Type to create a comprehensive system for evaluating employee performance.