This
paper presents the background to the well-known and successful tool
company, Black & Decker, including an examination of the ADP (
Appraisal Development
Plan) initiative. The paper discusses the dilemma faced by Eastern hemisphere president of the company, regarding the institution of a new performance appraisal system. The paper explores the three choices available to him: To accept the modified ADP system developed by Anita Lim, manager of Human Resources; to implement the ADP system adopted in the U.S.; or to continue allowing the different sites to use variations of the MBO (Management by Objective) plan.