Assess understanding of common performance appraisal methods (e.g., 360-degree feedback, rating scales, MBO, behavior‑anchored rating scales), their strengths and limitations, and how appraisal design, feedback delivery, and follow-up influence employee learning, motivation, career progression, and development planning; includes moderate analysis tasks such as comparing methods, spotting bias or legal/ethical concerns, interpreting appraisal outcomes, and recommending ways to link results to individual development plans.