Author: Nilsson Linda Title: Appraisal talk- new ideals and new forms The purpose of this study was to examine the concept of the appraisal talk. More specifically its aim was to find out more about the function and the meaning of the appraisal talk, for the organization, managers and co-workers point of view, and if there was any specific method applied. Two of the central questions were: How did the managers and co-workers describe the function and the meaning of appraisal talks? Were there any differences or similarities of the respondent’s point of view, depended of their position in the organization? The method of analysis was qualitative with a critical reflective approach. The study was based on interviews with three managers and four co-workers, in the public service of elderly care in Kalmar municipality. A central finding of the study is that the implementation of the appraisal talk is a tool for the organization to make effectiveness, but also to create a meaningful atmosphere. It seems to depending on the respondent’s position in the organisation. The managers use a solution focused work method in the appraisal talk.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:hik-144 |
| Date | January 2008 |
| Creators | Nilsson, Linda |
| Publisher | Högskolan i Kalmar, Humanvetenskapliga institutionen |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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