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PURPOSE OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL.  \na. To assist supervisors and employees in establishing methods for increasing individual effectiveness.  \nb. To assist each employee on a continuing basis by identifying strengths and weaknesses.  \nc. To systematically record plans and goals set during discussions between employees and supervisors and to record progress made in reaching those goals in subsequent discussions.  \nd. To evaluate performance of critical job tasks or performance factors during a prescribed rating period.  \n2.  OBJECTIVE. 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