abhishreshthaa
Abhijeet S
DEFINITIONS
“Performance appraisal is the process of systematically evaluating performance and providing feedback upon which performance adjustments can be made”.
(Schermerhorn, Hunt and Osborn)
“Performance appraisal is a systematic and formal process by means of which the job relevant strength and weakness of employees are identified, observed, measured recorded and developed”.
(Swanepoel)
CHARACTERISTICS OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL
Performance appraisal is a link between organization’s strategy and results;
Performance appraisal is directed toward a purpose;
Appraisal can be beneficial for the organization, the employee and the
manager;
Appraisal can serve administrative or developmental purposes;
designing a scheme for each purpose is always advisable;
Providing an employee with feedback can enhance his performance;
Appraising all category of employees is a common practice among organizations;
Managers, employees or a combination of raters can conduct appraisal. Employees can also carryout self assessment.
Appraisal has four complementary stages, starting with planning and ending with review of performance;
Different methods can be used for appraisal. Each methods has its advantages and disadvantages and serve different purposes;
and
Appraisal results can be communicated through different style. Using a certain style is heavily dependent on the situation.
“Performance appraisal is the process of systematically evaluating performance and providing feedback upon which performance adjustments can be made”.
(Schermerhorn, Hunt and Osborn)
“Performance appraisal is a systematic and formal process by means of which the job relevant strength and weakness of employees are identified, observed, measured recorded and developed”.
(Swanepoel)
CHARACTERISTICS OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL
Performance appraisal is a link between organization’s strategy and results;
Performance appraisal is directed toward a purpose;
Appraisal can be beneficial for the organization, the employee and the
manager;
Appraisal can serve administrative or developmental purposes;
designing a scheme for each purpose is always advisable;
Providing an employee with feedback can enhance his performance;
Appraising all category of employees is a common practice among organizations;
Managers, employees or a combination of raters can conduct appraisal. Employees can also carryout self assessment.
Appraisal has four complementary stages, starting with planning and ending with review of performance;
Different methods can be used for appraisal. Each methods has its advantages and disadvantages and serve different purposes;
and
Appraisal results can be communicated through different style. Using a certain style is heavily dependent on the situation.