Performance appraisal

BY:
D.Ramadevi

Performance Appraisal
Contents:
Introduction, Objectives of performance appraisal, Importance of performance appraisal, Advantages of performance appraisal, Scope of performance appraisal, Difference between performance management and performance appraisal.

INTRODUCTION
Performance appraisal is a systematic evaluation of the individuals with regard to his (or) her performance on the job and his potential for development. Performance appraisal is the process of evaluating the performance and qualifications of the employees in terms of the requirements of the job for which he is employed.

 Performance Appraisal is a continuous process in every large scale organization.

Performance Appraisal is creating a shared vision of the purpose and aims of the organization, helping each individual employee to understand and recognize their part in contributing to them there by managing and enhancing the performance of both individuals and the organization

Objectives of performance appraisal The main objectives of performance appraisal are: 1.To effect promotions based on performance and competence. 2.To confirm the services of probationary employees, upon their completing the probationary period satisfactorily. 3.To access the training and development need of the employees. 4.To decide upon a pay raise where (as in the unorganized sector) regular pay scales have not been fixed.

Importance of performance appraisal

Performance appraisal is the systematic description of an employees job relevant strengths and weakness. The basic purpose is to find out how well the employee is performing the job and establish a plan of improvement. Appraisal is arranged periodically according to a definite plan.

Advantages of performance appraisal

Promotion Compensation Employees development Selection validation Communication Motivation

Scope of performance appraisal

Provide employees with a better understanding of their role and responsibilities; Increase confidence through recognizing strengths while identifying training needs to improve weaknesses; Improve working relationships and communication between supervisors and subordinates;

Increase commitment to organizational goals; develop employees into future supervisors; Assist in personnel decisions such as promotions or allocating rewards; Allow time for self-reflection, self-appraisal and personal goal setting.

Difference Between Performance Management and Performance Appraisals

Performance appraisal
It is a static tool to evaluate individual performance It is a part of performance management PA is about evaluating performance and a measurement criteria PA are used to improve an employs contribution to the organization

Performance management
PM is a dynamic system which looks at achieving organizational excellence PM is a system P M is about managing performance. It includes setting of joint goals, coaching for support PM is a strategy used to improve an organization

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