The 12th edition of this textbook has been revised and reorganized significantly for greater clarity, coherence and consistency. Coverage includes emerging issues such as the impact of automated valuation models on the appraisal industry; the new emphasis on extraordinary assumptions and hypothetical conditions in recent revisions of standards of professional practice; and important data sources. For both novice appraisers and established practitioners. c. Book News Inc.

"[This volume is a] guide to appraising fine and decorative art, antiques and collectibles--from connoisseurship and appraisal methodology to legal considerations and beyond. An excellent resource for those in the arts, legal and financial communities, as well as for private and corporate collectors, this comprehensive guide will cover over seventy-five appraisal topics--everything from American Paintings and Drawings to Baseball Memorabilia, plus Appraising Works of art for Tax Purposes, Resolving Art Disputes, and a Guide to Appraisal Contracts, as well as Conservation Issues, Title Insurance, and more!"--Publisher's description.

This book fulfills the practitioner's need for a research-based guide to the best performance appraisal practices currently in use. Addressing an issue vital to all organizations, the book introduces readers to thought and theories on the cutting edge of their profession. Plus, it provides nuts-and-bolts guidance to a broad spectrum of timely issues such as legality, fairness, team settings, and incentive programs.

This is the first book to offer specific suggestions on how to replace performance appraisals with a more effective system that emphasizes teamwork and empowerment. The authors suggest a variety of new alternatives that produce better results for both managers and employees.

Organizations of all sizes face the challenge of accurately and fairly evaluating performance in the workplace. Performance Appraisal and Management distills the best available research and translates those findings into practical, concrete strategies. This text explores common obstacles and why certain performance appraisal methods often fail. Using a strategic, evidence-based approach, the authors outline best practices for avoiding common pitfalls and help organizations achieve their maximum potential. Cases, exercises, and spotlight boxes on timely issues like cyberbullying in the workplace and appraising team performance provides readers with opportunities to hone their critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Part of The SEI Series in Software Engineering, this book offers a concise andpractical guide to the standard CMMI appraisal method. This method is veryimportant, as it is used to determine an organization's capability and maturitylevels (which are often used as criteria in awarding government and defenseorientedbids). SCAMPI specifically stands for: The Standard CMMI AppraisalMethod for Process Improvement. These authors have considerable experiencein helping their organizations appraise their respective levels of maturity inrelation to the CMMI. In this handy new book, they impart their advice on notonly achieving an accurate assessment, but also what next steps need to betaken for further process improvement.

A comprehensive guide to planning, designing, and implementing appraisal systems that are tailored to meet an organization's real needs. For human resource professionals and managers, the authors show how to define performance, who should measure it, who should give and receive feedback, and how often appraisals should be made. They examine and evaluate the common approaches to appraisals--those oriented to the performer, the behavior, the result, or the situation--and shows how they can be integrated into an effective system.

A guide to appraising antiques and collectibles at home, at auctions, estate sales, shops, and yard sales.