Hygiene factors include organizational policies and procedures, supervision, relationships with co-workers and supervisors, physical work environment, job security, and compensation. It is part of Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory.

Management is both an art and a science. Management combines features of both science as well as art. It is called an art because managing requires certain skills which are personal possessions of managers. Science provides the knowledge & art deals with the application of knowledge and skills.

This traditional form of appraisal, also known as “Free Form method” involves a description of the performance of an employee by his superior. The description is an evaluation of the performance of any individual based on the facts and often includes examples and evidences to support the information.

Job Description Definition It lists a job's duties, responsibilities, reporting relationships, working conditions, and supervisory responsibilities—one product of a job analysis. “A job description is an organized, factual statement of the duties and responsibilities of a specific job.” – Edwin B. Flippo.

In performance appraisal BARS stands for Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales. It helps to determine employees' performance. It also highlights both the qualitative and quantitative qualities of an employee.