A 360 degree survey is a process of collecting feedback of an employee from his superiors, co-workers, clients he is dealing with. The organizations use this system as it helps them to understand the weaknesses and strengths of the employees and proper action is taken to improve their performance. However, there are some reasons that could lead to the failure of such feedback systems. So here are some suggestions that help in successfully implementing the feedback system. The main reason behind the systems failure is because the person framing the questionnaires for the 360 degree surveys might not be asking the right questions. So choose the main areas of concern and frame questions accordingly. Collecting data that has nothing to do with the organization or its goals is just like collecting trash. So the HR Managers should collect relevant information that can prove to be productive to the organization. Some of the employees in the organization are unaware of the feedback system and its evaluation process. This is the reason behind the failure of survey system. So HR Department should educate employees in the organization about the system, how to use it and the standards set for evaluation.

The 360 degree surveys system is a complete failure in most of the organizations is because the recipients lack of trust in the evaluation system. To overcome this hurdle the most effective way is to communicate. HR managers should also plan the entire process of feedback in advance as this gives them a direction. In addition this employee who has received feedback should also create a plan and act as per the plan so that he can improve his performance. These were the main flaws that caused the feedback system to fail, by overcoming these flaws and guiding the employees at every step the organization can definitely succeed in implementing this system in the organization.