The document discusses performance appraisal, which refers to assessing employee performance and providing feedback. It outlines several traditional performance appraisal methods such as ranking, graphic rating scales, confidential reports, checklists, critical incidents, and narrative essays. These methods are compared to modern methods. The document also defines key terms like rater, ratee, and rating. Finally, it identifies the six parties involved in 360-degree performance appraisals, such as top management, immediate supervisors, peers, subordinates, customers, and self-appraisal.