Performance of an employee which fails to meet established performance standards in one or more critical elements. The rating requires removal from the position by reassignment, downgrade, or removal from service. This is described as which type of performance?

Performance of an employee which fails to meet established performance standards in one or more critical elements. The rating requires removal from the position by reassignment, downgrade, or removal from service. This is described as which type of performance?

• A. Unacceptable Performance
• B. Performance Standards
• C. Performance Management
• D. Detail

Answer: (A)

Unacceptable performance is when an employee fails to meet established performance standards in one or more critical elements, and the response can include reassignment, downgrade, or removal from service. Critical elements are the essential duties or outcomes that must be achieved to the required level, so not meeting them signals a need for corrective action, including possible removal or change in assignment. This fits the scenario because it describes failing to meet standards in key areas with potential personnel actions. The other terms refer to the standards themselves (what is expected), the overall process for managing performance, or a temporary assignment, none of which describe the outcome or the disciplinary actions described here.

Unacceptable performance is when an employee fails to meet established performance standards in one or more critical elements, and the response can include reassignment, downgrade, or removal from service. Critical elements are the essential duties or outcomes that must be achieved to the required level, so not meeting them signals a need for corrective action, including possible removal or change in assignment. This fits the scenario because it describes failing to meet standards in key areas with potential personnel actions. The other terms refer to the standards themselves (what is expected), the overall process for managing performance, or a temporary assignment, none of which describe the outcome or the disciplinary actions described here.