TY - JOUR AB - Asserts that intelligence gathered from multiple sources enhances both internal and external customer service. Notes also that multi‐source assessment or 360‐degree feedback enhances information quality, provides specific performance feedback and targets developmental areas. Uses findings from the experience of a variety of organizations which have implemented multi‐source assessment to support these beliefs. Suggests that this form of marketing research targeted to each person facilitates performance improvement by providing strong motivation to take action. Notes that optimizing performance and customer service relies on accurate information ‐ citing the provision of such information as the strength of 360‐degree feedback. VL - 1 IS - 3 SN - 1362-0436 DO - 10.1108/13620439610118528 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/13620439610118528 AU - Edwards Mark R. PY - 1996 Y1 - 1996/01/01 TI - Improving performance with 360‐degree feedback T2 - Career Development International PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 5 EP - 8 Y2 - 2024/04/23 ER -