Performance-rating plans; requirements for

§ 4303. Performance-rating plans; requirements for Each performance-rating plan shall be as simple as possible and shall provide— (1) that performance requirements be made known to all employees; (2) that performance of the employee be fairly appraised in relation to the requirements; (3) for use of appraisals to improve employee performance; (4) for strengthening supervisor-employee relationships; and (5) that each employee be kept currently advised of his performance and promptly notified of his performance rating.