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STAFF EVALUATION AND PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL
An effective appraisal process rewards productive employees and assists the professional growth and development of inexperienced and unproductive individuals.– Mabie H. Smith Introduction: None of…
Definition of performance appraisal:
Douglass: Performance appraisal is a method of acquiring and processing the information needed to improve an individual employee’s performance and accomplishments. Newstrom: It is th…
Meaning of Performance appraisal
At one time appraisal was called a merit rating and was tied fairly close to salary increases. More recently it was termed staff evaluation, but…
Purposes of a formal appraisal
to improve the functioning of the organization: Provides information upon which to base management decisions e.g. salary increase, promotion, transfer, termination Effectiveness of an organization’s…
Common problems encountered in Appraisal Programs:
Oberg(1972) identified some common problems that interfere with the success of appraisal program. Performance appraisal may be viewed as demanding too much from supervisors –…
Characteristics of an effective performance appraisal system:
A well developed evaluation process is one that has the support of top administration within the organization and that is viewed as fair and productive…
Principles and guidelines
To meet evaluation criteria, a performance appraisal must be: 1. Developed within the framework of the institution’s written policies. 2. Based on expectations as stated…
Key issues for effective appraisal
i. The first purpose of appraisal is to improve a person’s performance in the job. ii. A second purpose is to see what potential she…
Factors influencing effective performance Appraisal:
Management research has shown that the following factors influence whether the appraisal ultimately results in increased motivation and productivity: i. The appraisal should be based…