comparison of the results of performance appraisal using traditional method and 360-degree feedback: the relationship with employee satisfaction in lorestan university of medical sciences

this article reports part of the results of a research conducted at lorestan university of medical sciences in 1389. the study aimed at comparing the employee performance appraisal results in terms of current methods and 360-degree feedback and examining their possible relationship with employee satisfaction. accordingly, based on the nature of research, the sample was taken from four groups: staff (n=113), managers (n=41), subordinates and patients (n=300) and colleagues (n=300). the samples were selected based on random sampling and quota sampling methods. data were collected through standard questionnaires. the findings indicated that there is a significant difference among the results of performance appraisal by traditional method and 360- degree feedback in the four groups: colleague’s appraisal, staff evaluation, self assessment and manager’s appraisal. the performance appraisal by 360-degree feedback method has a greater impact on employee satisfaction