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The Self-Evaluation Process STU DY GUIDE QUESTION S
The main tasks in an)' self-evaluation process are to set realistic
I. Explain why evaluation of performance of subordinates is
criteria by which one ma)' measure progress, and to make realistic important to officers in the Navy and the NJROr c.
assessmellts of performance against those criteria. In school, stich
2. \Vhat is the difterence between '1 person's ability and his or her
judgments might involve performance on daily or weekly quizzes.
performance?
In athletics, such criteriil as times to run various distances in track,
3. Why should NjROTC cadets know abollt performance
percentage of foul shots nlilde thilt day in basketball, or percentage
eVilluation?
of first serves good in tennis might be useful. In personal relations,
how well one handled tensions between oneself and, sa)'. il teacher 4. \Vhy is self-evaluation import;:mt?
or friend could be assessed. The important thing is to be truly hOIl- 5. "Vhat is a common tactor in most persoIlal Sllccess stories?
cst with yourself so that a realistic evaluation call be Ill::lde.
6. How call a persall assess his or her progress toward a personal
If the self-evaluation inciic::ltes that some corrections are nec- goal?
ess::lry, the next step is to decide on the most effective course of
7. \Vhat are the main tasks in self-evaluation?
::lction to make the desired adjustment, such as by study or improv-
8. \ Vhat must a person do to advance in the Navy or in any other
ing technique in the academic or sports nreas, or personal behavior
large organization?
in the case of interpersonal relations. It is here that more successful
individuals are often separnted frolll those less sLlccessful, because
such ncijustments and ch::lllges in behavior arc often nccolllplished CRITICAL THINKING
only b)' hard and continuous etTort.
I. \ Vhy is it important to seek input from a c::lelet's peers and
To advance in the NJROTC, the Navy, or another armed
their cadet leaders ",hen evaluating them for possible cadet
service-and indeed in almost any organization- an indi\'idual
leadership positions?
needs to grow steadily both personally and professionally. One of
2. How can the ability to go through a periodic self-evaluation
the best ways to do so is to set both short-term and long-range
process be of great benefit to those desiring to be better
goals for yourself in each are::l of concern, and thell to take appro-
students or athletes in addition to those trying for leadership
priate corrective action whenever trends develop that, if left ullcor-
positions in the NjROTC?
reeted. would hinder your progress. The process may not always
be fUll, but it is exciting, and it provides you with a real feeling of
accomplishment as YOll meet each short-term goal. Ultimately, VOCABULARY
YOll e 1l1 get the most Ollt of life as you achieve your major long-
perlorm<lnce progress assessment
term personal and professional objectives.
CVaill<1tion self-evalu<lt iOIl
aptitude