Understanding the effectiveness of performance appraisal through a survey

Type :

Term papers

Pages :

19 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

10/14/2009

Category :

Business & market

Sub category :

Human resources

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Summary :

Introduction
Meaning of performance
How is performance managed?
Why performance appraisal?
Applying the skills of appraisal
Research and survery
1. Statement problem
2. Objective
3. Research methodology
Results
1. Expectations from appraisal system
2. Awareness about responsibilities
3. Satisfaction level among appraise regarding appraisal system
4. Awareness about performance ratings
5. Allowing self ratings
6. Chance to rate the own performance
7. Timing of appraisals
8. Credibility of appraiser
9. Complaint channel for employees
10. Standards communicated to employees
11. Clear understanding of appraisee's job
12. Objectives of appraisal system
13. Good communication between top management and business goals
14. Comments and suggestions to be considered
15. Post appraisal interview
16. Findings from appraiser survey
Suggestions and recommendations
Conclusion
Bibliography

Abstract

In the business world investment is made in machinery, equipment and services. Quite naturally time and money is spent ensuring that they provide what their suppliers claim. In other words the performance is constantly appraised against the results expected.

When it comes to one of the most expensive resources companies invest in, namely people, the job appraising performance against results is often carried out with the same objectivity. Each individual has a role to play and management has to ensure that the individual's objectives translate into overall corporate objectives of the company. performance Management includes the performance appraisal process which in turn helps identifying the training needs and provides a direction for career and succession planning. performance is synonymous with behavior; it is what people actually do. performance includes those actions that are relevant to the organizational growth and can be measured in terms of each individual's proficiency (level of contribution). Effective performance refers to the evaluation of results of performance that is beyond the influence or control of the individual.