Developing An Effective Appraisal Program Strategic Relevance-This refers to how the standards relate to the strategic objectives of the organization. Criterion Deficiency -Performance standards must capture the full range of a person's job.When standards focus on only one element of the job,they may leave out some important area. Developing An Effective Appraisal Program Strategic Relevance - This refers to how the standards relate to the strategic objectives of the organization. Criterion Deficiency - Performance standards must capture the full range of a person’s job. When standards focus on only one element of the job, they may leave out some important area