360-Degree Feedback: An appraisal process whereby an individual is rated on his or her performance by people who know something about the individual’s work. This can include direct reports, peers, managers, customers or clients; in fact, anybody who is credible to the individual and is familiar with his or her work can be included in the feedback process. The individual usually completes a self-assessment exercise on his or her performance, which is also used in the process.

 

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360-Degree Feedback: An appraisal process whereby an individual is rated on his or her performance by people who know something about the individual’s work. This can include direct reports, peers, managers, cust . . . View Full Definition

Negative Feedback Loop: A biochemical pathway where the products of the reaction inhibit production of the enzyme that controlled their formation.

Positive Feedback: Biochemical control where the accumulation of the product stimulates production of an enzyme responsible for that products production.

Positive Feedback Control: Occurs when information produced by the feedback increases and accelerates the response.