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
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To promote the
employees, on the basis of performance and competence.
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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.
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To take a
decision regarding the hike in employees pay, incentives etc.
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To facilitate
communication between superior and subordinate.
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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
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Rating
Scales
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Checklists
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Forced
Choice
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Forced
Distribution
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Critical
Incident
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Performance
test and observation
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Field
review
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Confidential
Record
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Essay
method
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Comparative
Evaluation Approaches
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Cost
Accounting Method
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Behaviorally
Anchored Rating Scales
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Future Oriented
Methods
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Management
by objectives
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Psychological
Appraisal
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Assessment
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360-Degree
Feedback
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720-Degree
Feedback
References
https://businessjargons.com/performance-appraisal.html
http://www.whatishumanresource.com/performance-appraisal-process
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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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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