The document discusses performance appraisal, which is used to evaluate employee performance against job standards. It outlines objectives like providing feedback, determining compensation, and facilitating promotion decisions. Various performance appraisal methods are described, including traditional approaches like rating scales, checklists, and essays, as well as modern techniques like 360 degree reviews, management by objectives, and assessment centers. The document also covers job evaluation, which systematically compares jobs to establish equitable pay structures.