Appraisal
is a method used by management to assess the contribution made by each employee
to the organisation
Important
part of personnel function.
Helpful
mechanism
All
staff participate
Appraisals
can be completed either annually, quarterly or are performance related.
Appraisal
is a way of getting feedback on employees performance.
The
general idea about appraisal is that it helps individual employees to become
more effective.
Schemes
are set up within organisations so that employee performance can be evaluated
through observation and discussion.
The
appraisal system usually consists of:
1.
Review –
What
is the appraisee’s job and how has it changed ?
How
effectively is it being performed ?
What
are the difficulties ?
2.
Action. –
Sets
out priorities for any development or training needs.
Agrees
targets to be set
Identifies
any support that is needed
3.
Monitoring –
Are
the targets achieved ?
Open
or Closed Appraisal ?
Open - The appraisee takes an active part in the review process
and discusses the results.
Closed
– The appraisee’s report is confidential, The closed appraisal is used by
management as a form of control.
There is no access for the appraisee to the report
Today
most appraisal systems are open and the employees are encouraged to participate
in the achievement of the organisations goals.
1.
Am I
Doing a good job ?
2.
Are there
any ways I can do my job better ?
3.
Can I
improve my career prospects ?
1.
Stimulate
Performance.
2.
Develop
potential
3.
Set
targets
4.
Reward
above average achievement
5.
Ensure
that promotion is based on sound criteria