Lifelong Learn. 2011, 1, 64-76

https://doi.org/10.11118/lifele2011010164

Comparison of Using 360-degree Feedback in Evaluating on Education of Employees and Managers in the Czech Republic and English Speaking Countries

Jana Stehlíková

Mendelova univerzita v Brně, Ústav managementu, Provozně ekonomická fakulta, Zemědělská 1, 613 00 Brno, Czech Republic

The thesis focuses on using a managerial instrument of 360-degree feedback while evaluating on managerial development. The main aim is to compare the use of this instrument in the Czech republic and in English speaking countries, which are home countries (especially USA) of 360-degree feedback. The thesis has also compared the frequency of using the method in English speaking countries and the main advantages and disadvantages, which are attributed to this instrument in the Czech Republic and in the USA, and other differencies. The branches, where 360- degree feedback is used, are also described in this article. The specifics of each country are described on an example for each country. The main outcome is identification of main resasons for 360-degree feedback being used more or less frequently in the Czech Republic than in English speaking countries.