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 ow America's Leading Companies Review and Evaluate the Performance of
Their Chief Executive Officers
 EO's of over 200 major businesses corporations participated in this ground-breaking
study. Leading companies such as AT&T, Boeing, Chrysler, Eaton,
James River, Marion Merrell Dow, PPG, Rubbermaid, Service
Merchandise, and Xerox took part. Many U.S. companies are using this study as a guide in reviewing and modifying their current CEO performance evaluation process.
 he study outlines and describes the practices of these leading corporations in key
areas such as:
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Performance Criteria |
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The study reveals the important performance criteria used in
evaluating CEOs.
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Quantitative Performance Objectives
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It identifies the quantitative objectives used in the evaluation
such as financial, operating, shareholder value, and performance
against competition.
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Qualitative Performance Objectives
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It reports on how qualitative objectives such as leadership and
succession planning are evaluated.
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The Evaluation Process
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It describes the nature of the evaluation process and reveals
whether it is formal or informal, how often it is conducted, and
the primary purposes of the evaluation.
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Who Participates
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The study reveals the span of involvement. It describes who
facilitates the process and who are involved as raters.
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The CEO's Involvement
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It reports on the role of the CEO in the evaluation process. This
includes the practice of self evaluation, meeting with designated
directors to discuss the evaluation, and the practice of giving
reaction to the board of directors. It also reveals how CEO's view
the evaluation process.
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the findings of the study, recommendations are offered for chairmen,
CEO's, and directors to consider in designing a new, or improving
an existing CEO performance evaluation process.
ighlights of this study appeared in various publications including the Director's
Monthly and Directorship.
 ou may
order a copy of the study. The cost of the study is $95.00 plus
$3.00 shipping and handling. Please make your check payable to
Management Science and Development, Inc. for $98 and send
it to:
Management Science and Development, Inc.
Centre City Tower, Suite 220
650 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412)281-1528
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