Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jan 1995

Scientific and Technical Communicators' Perceptions of the Performance Appraisal Interview

Earl E. McDowell University of Minnesota System

Abstract

This study surveys scientific and technical communicators to determine their perceptions of their role as interviewees in the performance appraisal interview. The results reveal that interviewees think the appraisal process is unreliable and invalid, that managers do not stimulate growth and development in the appraisal interview, and that subordinates have little influence concerning what goes on in the department. Other results are discussed in the article.

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Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published
1995-01-01
DOI
10.2190/mjke-e8yq-6u6l-xarv
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  1. Malone (2007)
    Historical Studies of Technical Communication in the United States and England:…
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  2. Little (2000)
    Analogy in science: Where do we go from here?
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  3. McDowell (1998)
    An Investigation of the Relationships among Technology Experiences, Communicati…
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References (6) · 1 in this index

  1. McDowell E. M. (1991)
    Interviewing Practices for Technical Writers
  2. Maier N. (1966)
    The Appraisal Interview: Objectives Methods, and Skills
  3. McDowell E. (1991)
    Interviewing Practices for Technical Writers
  4. McDowell E. (1993)
    Research Methods in Scientific and Technical Communication
  5. McDowell (1992)
    A Survey of Employment Interviewing Practices for Technical Writing Positions
    Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
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  1. McDowell E. (1992)
    Journal of the Society for Technical Communication
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