360 Degree Performance Appraisal as a TQM Tool in Engineering Education

Total Quality Management (TQM) concept of measurable & predictable error reduction can be applied to talent management. 360 degree performance appraisal processes have increasingly become a mode of evaluation & employee development. As an enhancement to a traditional review, where employees are given a single evaluation by superior, 360 degree performance appraisal provides a multi-sourced review. In this paper, an attempt is made to propose this system to engineering education. Concept, implementation strategy & reasons are discussed. Optimum utilization of human resource is the key in engineering education. Talent audit system can be used as best TQM tool in educational field. The predictive ability of 360 degree feedback process highlights long term success factors. Keywords: Performance appraisal, 360 degree feedback, talent audit systems, peers, multi source, multi layer.