A performance evaluation is an opportunity for a manager and an employee to meet and discuss organizational priorities and to set performance goals for the employee. The evaluation should focus on key behaviors that management has assessed as important to the organization. All performance evaluations should assist employees to meet their performance goals. Appraisal may be done on a formal or informal basis, but ideally it will be an ongoing process. Salary review is often conducted separately from the performance appraisal. Keeping lines of communication open is essential to the success of the process.