Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if significant differences exist between the multi-rater competency evaluations of employees operating within a flat organisational structure. Sixty-eight marketing employees were each evaluated by a number of raters including themselves, their managers, customers and peers. A competency questionnaire was developed by using the input of the employees who took part in the appraisal. Using paired t- tests significant differences between the various groups of raters were found. These findings and the implications thereof are discussed.