Defining appraisal criteria
- Select Administrator > Set Up > Performance > Appraisal Criteria.
 - On the Criteria tab, click Create.
 - Specify this information:
           
- Criteria
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Specify a name for the rating. For example, Leader.
 - Active
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The appraisal criteria is active by default. Clear the check box to inactivate it.
 - Description
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Specify the text that is displayed on the appraisal for this criteria. For example, Takes the lead when assigned to projects.
 - Response Type
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Select the type of response. For example, Yes/No, multiple choice, long text, or rating scale.
If you select Rating Scale, select the rating scale on the appraisal form sections.
 
 - Click Save.
 -  If you select Multiple Choice in the Response Type field, the Response Option tab is displayed. To define the multiple choice options, follow these steps:
           
- Click the Response Option tab.
 - Click Create.
 - In the Description field, specify a label for the response. For example, to create a set of five options (such as excellent, good, fair, below average, and poor), specify Excellent.
 - Click Save and New.
 - Continue adding responses for this criterion.
 - Click Save.