Trust is another important component of the performance appraisal: the more trust there is between employees and the organization, trust between employees and their supervisors, the more trust there will be in the appraisal process.

What is trust? Trust is the conviction held by the employee that you genuinely want to help them.

What develops trust between employees and supervisors/managers? In general, trust is highest when these elements are present:

• Good working relationship
• Well-defined roles
• Specific feedback
• Honesty
• A low tolerance for political manipulation