Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales (BARS) improve performance appraisal accuracy by combining elements of traditional rating scales with:

Explanation

• BARS combines graphic rating scales with critical incident techniques, anchoring performance levels to specific behavioral examples.
• By using explicit behavioral statements (e.g., ‘Arrives 10 minutes early to check equipment’), BARS improves objective evaluation.
• Developing BARS requires significant time and cost, but reduces evaluator subjectivity compared to simple graphic scales.