Context, Collectivism and Control in Appraisal ;The Case of Teachers.
This paper sets out to explore the complexities of appraisal schemes and to to challege some of the myths that tend to shape and hinder understanding of the appraisal process. The paper argues that studies of appraisal often overlook the significance of the context in which appraisal is introduced and the role of trade unions in the appraisal debate.