Companies searching for more effective ways to evaluate employees are increasingly using 360-degree feedback as a way to get a better picture of employee performance. 360-degree evaluations seek feedback from their superiors, peers and subordinates. For some, releasing the results of their evaluations can lead to better understanding of their working styles.
See "Transparency Pays Off in 360-Degree Reviews", Joann S. Lublin, The Wall Street Journal, December 8, 2011