5 C.F.R. § 9901.404 Definitions.
Title 5 - Administrative Personnel
In this subpart— Appraisal means the review and evaluation of an employee's performance. Appraisal period means the period of time established under a performance management system for reviewing employee performance. Competencies has the meaning given that term in §9901.103. Contribution has the meaning given that term in §9901.103. Minimum period means the period of time established by the Secretary during which an employee will perform under applicable performance expectations before receiving a rating of record. Pay-for-performance evaluation system means the performance management system established under this subpart to link individual pay to performance and provide an equitable method for appraising and compensating employees. Performance has the meaning given that term in §9901.103. Performance expectations means the duties, responsibilities, and competencies required by, or objectives associated with, an employee's position and the contributions and demonstrated competencies management expects of an employee, as described in §9901.406(d). Performance management means applying the integrated processes of setting and communicating performance expectations, monitoring performance and providing feedback, developing performance and addressing poor performance, and rating and rewarding performance in support of the organization's goals and objectives. Performance management system means the policies and requirements established under this subpart, as supplemented by implementing issuances, for setting and communicating employee performance expectations, monitoring performance and providing feedback, developing performance and addressing poor performance, and rating and rewarding performance. It incorporates the elements set forth in §9901.401(b). Rating of record has the meaning given that term in §9901.103. Unacceptable performance has the meaning given that term in §9901.103.
Title 5: Administrative Personnel
PART 9901—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND LABOR RELATIONS SYSTEMS
Subpart D—Performance Management
§ 9901.404 Definitions.
