To rate employee behaviors, an organization begins by defining which behaviors are associated with the employee's personality traits.

To rate employee behaviors, an organization typically defines a set of performance criteria or competencies that are expected of employees in a particular role or job function. These may include technical skills, communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and other job-related qualities. While an employee's personality traits may influence their behavior, it is not typical to start by defining behaviors based on personality traits.