Purpose – Reveals how a real‐time talent‐management system (RTTMS) can improve the performance‐appraisal process using existing technologies and current HR best practices. Design/methodology/approach – Describes how a RTTMS works and highlights the factors needed for proper...

Hong Kong is one of the most dynamic property markets in the world, and now provides the economic gateway to China. Using style analysis, the level of direct property in Hong Kong property company performance is shown to be approximately 15 per cent over 1984‐2000, with the level of direct...

Purpose – The paper aims to contribute to the understanding of the current valuation practices and services offered across Asia, in particular the valuation techniques and methodology used by practising valuers in Hong Kong. Design/methodology/approach – In order to gain professional...

Multinational corporations operating in Greater China need to continue improving employee performance levels, but Western style performance appraisals might not be the right answer. This paper examines some of the differences in the ways that Chinese and Western managers view performance in...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of acquaintance on performance rating accuracy and halo. Design/methodology/approach – After expert ratings were obtained, US Air Force Officers ( n =104) with an average of six years experience rated the performance of four...