Weegy: his should be in the management or human resource section; posting it here will get little response. Feedback is important because: 1) sets up target and the person knows what to improve on 2) gets the person motivated and focused 3) help identify [ weaknesses and strengths 4) express and stress what is important to the organisation and the job and hence what the person concerned should priotise 5) builds moral and relationship between examiner and worker (depending on how the feedback is given and what sort of work culture there is), in turn, this builds on the credibility of the feedback 6) induces competition and challenge - a form of motivation 7) encourages a learning environment, as oppose to a win-lose performance environment - encourages initiatives and 'risk'/taking chances <-essential for growth 8) reduces uncertainty in the performer's mind - reduces stress and unnecessary energy loss, and increases motivation and confidence (performs even better) 9) establish in the performer's mind what needs regular attention, and establish some sort of training that focuses on those areas through a routine, vs. what could be learnt and focus on something else 10) establishes a system of praise and constructive criticism - rewards and improvement; grows with the organisation. ] (More)