Performance Appraisal

Glossary of Terms  

Term.......                                                    .................Definition

A keen analyst.................Makes mountains out of molehills

Active socially.........................    .. ..................Drinks heavily

Approaches difficult situations with enthusiasm..Delegates                                                                                              

Average officer.............................. ...............Not very bright

Character and integrity beyond reproach.......Has not been       found out

Conscientious..................................... ...............   ........Scared

Demonstrates qualities of leadership............Talks too much

Exceptionally well qualified.............Has committed no major blunders

Expresses himself, well...............      ...............Speaks English

Forceful and aggressive....     ........ .................Argumentative

Gets on well with supervisors..............  ............... ......Gutless

Good staff relations........ .Too friendly with the opposite sex

Has potential..............   ............... ...............But not much else

Immature............... ......................................Still plays cricket

Indifferent to instructions......... ...........Knows more than his controlling officer

Judgement is usually sound............... ...............   ......... Lucky

Keen sense of humour..............Vast repertoire of dirty jokes

Mature............... ............... ..... ............... .....Retires next year

Quick thinking...........  Offers plausible excuses for mistakes

Shows initiative................... ......... Covers for bosses mistakes

Slightly below average...............     ............... ...............Stupid

Spends hours on the job.......... ...............Miserable home life

Spouse is active socially............. ...............Spouse also drinks

Strong adherence to principles............... ......... ...... Stubborn

Tactful in dealing with supervisors...... . Knows when to keep mouth shut

Takes advantage of every opportunity to progress........    .......Entertains senior officers

Takes pride in his work............... ........ ...................Conceited

Unlimited potential......... Wont progress beyond basic grade

Would benefit from wider experience..Get rid of the bastard

Zealous attitude............... ........................ ............ Opinionated