360 degree feedback: its role in employee development

Thomas N. Garavan, Michael Morley, Mary Flynn

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Abstract

Focuses on 360 degree feedback which is defined as a contrived method of providing a flow of feedback to employees from all directions. Addresses the purposes of feedback within the organization, with special emphasis on its use for employee development and careeµr development; the benefits of such feedback to the organization and the individuals involved; the mechanisms used to obtain feedback; and, finally, the pitfalls of 360 degree feedback.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)134-147
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of Management Development
Volume16
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 1997

Keywords

  • Employee communications
  • Feedback
  • Performance appraisal

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