Performance Appraisal


Performance Appraisal




Performance Appraisal is defined as a systematic process which the personality and performance of an employee is assessed by the supervisor or manager,  against predefined standards, such as knowledge of the job, quality and quantity of  output, leadership abilities, attitude towards work, attendance, cooperation, judgment, versatility, health,initiative and so forth.

It is also known as performance rating, performance evaluation, employee assessment, performance review.

Performance appraisal is carried out to identify the abilities and competencies of an employee for future growth and development. It is aimed at ascertaining the worth of the employee to the organization in works.

Performance Appraisal is a part of performance management. It helps in gaining the competitive edge, by improving the performance level of the employees working in the organization, making rational decisions regarding hike in salaries, promotions, transfers, discharge of the employees, reducing job dissatisfaction and employee turnover.
Objectives of performance appraisal
§  To promote the employees, on the basis of performance and competence.
§  To identify the requirement for training and development of employees.
§ To provide confirmation to those employees who are hired as probationary employees, upon completion of the term.
§  To take a decision regarding the hike in employees pay, incentives etc.
§  To facilitate communication between superior and subordinate.
§  To help employees in understanding where they stand in terms of performance.
Data obtained from the appraisal of performance, are documented and used for different organizational purposes.
Performance Appraisal Process Steps

1)Establishing performance standards

2)Communicating the standards

3)Measuring the actual performance

4)Comparing actual performance with desired performance

 5) Discussing Results

6)Decision Making

Method of  Performance  Appraisal

§  Past-oriented Methods 
§  Rating Scales
§  Checklists
§  Forced Choice
§  Forced Distribution
§  Critical Incident
§  Performance test and observation
§  Field review
§  Confidential Record
§  Essay method
§  Comparative Evaluation Approaches
§  Cost Accounting Method
§  Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales

§  Future Oriented Methods
§  Management by objectives
§  Psychological Appraisal
§  Assessment Centers
§  360-Degree Feedback
§  720-Degree Feedback

References

https://businessjargons.com/performance-appraisal.html

http://www.whatishumanresource.com/performance-appraisal-process

Comments

  1. Hi Sajith, good one, performance apprasai is a key on motivating employees and it should be a continues process, keep up, Best Wishes

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  2. Amazingly explained all the parts of the topic, Thank you

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  3. Appraisal is well done with nice explanation.

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  4. Please follow the Harvard reference and citation style.

    Whatever the references listed should have been cited in the main text. In other words, only cited reference should be listed as references.

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  5. True, performance management in many aspects is highly important to an organization and having a proper performance management strategy will bring an enhanced motivation to the staff. Referencing and citation should be done in a proper way.

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