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Editing questions in a live performance cycle can impact the quality and consistency of responses. While we do not recommend making changes after a cycle has launched, we understand that there may be situations where edits are necessary, such as correcting a spelling error.
Key Considerations
Changes to question text (other than spelling) may alter the meaning, making responses inconsistent and potentially unusable.
You cannot add or delete questions, rating scales, or single select options once the cycle is live.
Managers and employees will not be notified of any changes made to questions during a live cycle.
Multilingual Considerations: If you have set up different cycles that support multiple languages, ensure consistency in translations.
Impact Warning: When you click to edit, a warning box will appear at the top of the page, reiterating the potential impacts on existing responses.
No Versioning: Take note that any changes you make will overwrite the existing text, and there is no version control in place for previous question versions.
Common Scenarios and Recommendations
Scenario | Impact | Recommended Approach |
There is a spelling or grammatical error in a question | None | Update the question. |
I’d like to update a question to clarify what it means. | Minor | Update the question but ensure the edits only clarify the meaning and don’t change the intent. |
I need to add or delete a question | Not possible | You cannot add or delete questions once the cycle is live. |
I want to add or delete rating scale or single select options | Not possible | Existing rating or select options cannot be deleted or new options be added once the cycle is live. |
I want to update the existing rating scale or single select option | Major | We do not recommend changes that alter meaning, as responses may no longer align with the revised options. |
I’d like to stop asking a question | Not possible | You cannot remove a question from the cycle, but you can disregard responses in reporting. |
I'd like to make a question mandatory | Not possible | You cannot make a question required/mandatory once the cycle goes live. |
To proceed with updating question text in your live performance review cycle, refer to the guidance in our Admin Guide: Tracking and Managing a Performance Review Cycle.
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