MAN 3240- The graphic rating scale system is a very common approach

MAN 3240- The graphic rating scale system is a very common approach

Subject: Business    / Management   
Question

The graphic rating scale system is a very common approach to performance appraisal. It is simple to implement and to use, but tends to be very subjective. For instance, on a scale from 1 to 5 for a certain characteristic, 4 means good. What does that mean really mean? Discuss this concept and provide examples from your own experiences.