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TABLE OF CONTENT
Suggestions 29-30
Conclusion 31
Bibliography 32
CHAPTER - I
INTRODUCTION
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A. INTRODUCTION:
The performance appraisal process plays a vital role in assessing and evaluating employee
performance within organizations. In the context of an automobile organization, where
competition is fierce and efficiency is critical, an effective performance appraisal process
becomes even more crucial. This report aims to explore and analyze the performance
appraisal process in an automobile organization, examining its significance, challenges,
and potential areas for improvement. The performance appraisal process in the
automobile industry serves as a mechanism to evaluate the job performance of employees
at various levels, from assembly line workers to managerial staff. It provides a structured
framework for measuring individual and team achievements, identifying strengths and
weaknesses, and aligning employee performance with organizational goals. In this
industry, where precision, quality, and productivity are paramount, a robust performance
appraisal process is essential for driving organizational success.
This report will delve into the specific characteristics and requirements of the
performance appraisal process in an automobile organization. It will explore the unique
challenges faced by this industry, including the need for accuracy, adaptability, and
continuous improvement. Furthermore, the report will examine the potential impact of the
appraisal process on employee motivation, job satisfaction, and overall organizational
performance within the automobile sector. By conducting a comprehensive analysis, this
report aims to provide insights and recommendations for optimizing the performance
appraisal process in an automobile organization. It will explore best practices, effective
measurement criteria, and performance feedback mechanisms that align with the
industry's specific needs. Additionally, the report will identify potential challenges, such
as rater biases, administrative burdens, and the impact of technological advancements,
and propose strategies for mitigating these challenges.
To gather relevant information, this report will draw upon a combination of primary and
secondary research. Primary research methods, such as interviews and surveys, will be
utilized to gather insights from employees, managers, and human resource professionals
directly involved in the performance appraisal process. Secondary research will involve a
thorough review of existing literature, industry reports, and case studies to gain a
comprehensive understanding of the performance appraisal practices in the automobile
sector.
Overall, this report aims to contribute to the existing body of knowledge on performance
appraisal processes in the automobile industry. By identifying strengths, weaknesses, and
opportunities for improvement, it seeks to assist automobile organizations in enhancing
their appraisal systems and ultimately driving employee performance and organizational
success.
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B. REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Study 1:
Study 2:
This study focused on the use of 360-degree feedback in the performance appraisal
process. The authors reviewed the existing literature and provided recommendations for
best practices in implementing and utilizing 360-degree feedback effectively. The study
highlights the benefits of multi-source feedback in providing a comprehensive assessment
of employee performance, enhancing self-awareness, and facilitating development. It also
addresses common challenges and offers strategies to overcome them, such as ensuring
rater anonymity and providing appropriate training for raters and participants.
Study 3:
This study conducted a systematic review of research examining the relationship between
performance appraisal and employee engagement. The authors analyzed a range of
studies and found a positive association between effective performance appraisal
practices and employee engagement. The study highlights the importance of regular
feedback, goal-setting, and developmental opportunities in fostering engagement. It also
discusses the role of leadership and organizational culture in supporting an appraisal
process that promotes employee engagement.
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C. NEED AND SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
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D. OBJECTIVES OF STUDY
E. SOURCE OF DATA
Primary data
The primary data are collected through questionnaire (google form) circulated to the
employees.
Secondary data
Secondary data are collected from books, journals, magazines, annual reports and
company website.
Tools for analysis
The analysis used in the present study was simple percentage. Tables, charts are used for
better interpretation of data.
Period of study
The primary data is collected from the employees of Sree Gokulam Motors from 3rd April
to 31st May. The period of study is 2 months
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CHAPTER - II
THEORETICAL BACKGROUND
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A. WHAT IS PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL?
Performance appraisal has many names across organizations. Some call it performance
evaluation, and some prefer performance review, merit rating, annual performance
review, etc. This process is carried out to identify the inherent qualities of an employee
and the abilities and level of competency of an employee for their future growth and
development and that of the organization they are associated with. It aims at ascertaining
the value of an employee and his/her offering to the organizational performance.
Performance appraisals help managers and supervisors place the right employee to do the
right job, depending on the skill set they possess. Without an ounce of doubt, every
organization needs a robust performance appraisal process. There are various methods
that managers and supervisors use to evaluate employees based on objective and
subjective factors. However, it can get a bit tricky, but to effectively evaluate an
employee, both factors are essential.
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C. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL PROCESS
The performance appraisal process is a key part of how an organization manages the
performance and growth of its employees. It entails assessing an employee’s job
performance and providing feedback on their strengths and weaknesses in order to
improve employee performance evaluation and achieve organizational goals. Here, we
will learn the key steps of the performance appraisal process.
The first step in the process of performance appraisal is the setting up of the standards
which will be used to as the base to compare the actual performance of the employees.
This step requires setting the criteria to judge the performance of the employees as
successful or unsuccessful and the degrees of their contribution to the organizational
goals and objectives. The standards set should be clear, easily understandable and in
measurable terms.
In case the performance of the employee cannot be measured, great care should be taken
to describe the standards.
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2. Communicating the standards
Once set, it is the responsibility of the management to communicate the standards to all
the employees of the organization. The employees should be informed and the standards
should be clearly explained to the employees. This will help them to understand their
roles and to know what exactly is expected from them. The standards should also be
communicated to the appraisers or the evaluators and if required, the standards can also
be modified at this stage itself according to the relevant feedback from the employees or
the evaluators.
The most difficult part of the Performance appraisal process is measuring the actual
performance of the employees that is the work done by the employees during the
specified period of time. It is a continuous process which involves monitoring the
performance throughout the year. This stage requires the careful selection of the
appropriate techniques of measurement, taking care that personal bias does not affect the
outcome of the process and providing assistance rather than interfering in an employees
work.
The actual performance is compared with the desired or the standard performance. The
comparison tells the deviations in the performance of the employees from the standards
set. The result can show the actual performance being more than the desired performance
or, the actual performance being less than the desired performance depicting a negative
deviation in the organizational performance. It includes recalling, evaluating and analysis
of data related to the employees’ performance.
The result of the appraisal is communicated and discussed with the employees on one-to-
one basis. The focus of this discussion is on communication and listening. The results, the
problems and the possible solutions are discussed with the aim of problem solving and
reaching consensus. The feedback should be given with a positive attitude as this can
have an effect on the employees’ future performance. Performance appraisal feedback by
managers should be in such way helpful to correct mistakes done by the employees and
help them to motivate for better performance but not to demotivate. Performance
feedback task should be handled very carefully as it may leads to emotional outburst if it
is not handing properly. Sometimes employees should be prepared before giving them
feedback as it may be received positively or negatively depending upon the nature and
attitude of employees.
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CHAPTER - III
ORGANISATION PROFILE
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A. ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Sree Gokulam Motors was established in 2020.Sree Gokulan Motors and Services Pvt.
Ltd. is the legal name. Sree Gokulam Motors' headquarters are in Nettoor, Maradu,
Ernakulam, Kerala, India. It is a retail automobile industry.
Sree Gokulam Motors and Services, situated in Ernakulam, Kerala, is a subsidiary of the
Sree Gokulam Group. The company employs between 251 to 500 people. They have
joined the vehicle industry in India by partnering with TATA Motors. Their operations in
Kerala began at Cochin, Nettoor, Perumbavoor, Edappally, Angamali, and Thodupuzha.
Their objective is to prioritise customer satisfaction by developing innovative quick and
efficient services that allow consumers to experience and enjoy the ease and pleasure of
altered TATA Motors vehicles. They are working hard to become the most admired
worldwide corporation by gradually offering increased value through entrepreneurship
within the organisation.
Sree Gokulam Motors and Services Pvt. Ltd. is a subsidiary of the Rs 8,000 crore Sree
Gokulam Group, with its registered office at 66 Arcot Road, Kodambakkam, Chennai.
Sree Gokulam Group, with over 50 years of successful operations in diverse industries
around the world, has joined forces with the country's Automobile giant, Tata Motors, in
2019. Initially, Gokulam Motors established a world-class digital TATA Motors
dealership in Chrompet, Chennai, with the most sophisticated service facility at a 200-
foot radial road in old Pallavaram. In addition, we have a showroom in Chengelpet, Tamil
Nadu.
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C. MISSION: Placing customer satisfaction first by creating new values. We contribute
to speedy and efficient service , allowing customers to experience and excite the
convenience and pleasure of transformed TATA MOTORS cars.
D. CORPORATE OBJECTIVES:
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CHAPTER - IV
DATA ANALYSIS
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The main purpose of the study is to examine “Employees Performance Appraisal Process
In Sree Gokulam Motors & Service Pvt.Ltd.” For the purpose of the study primary data
has been collected from 31 respondents. On the basis of the primary data collected, the
following analysis is carried upon:
Male 20 64.5%
Female 11 35.5%
Others 0 0%
Prefer not to say 0 0%
Total 31 100%
OPTIONS NOS %
18-24 11 35.5%
25-34 18 58%
34-45 2 6.5%
45 or above 0 0%
TOTAL 31 100%
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3) What is your educational background?
OPTIONS NOS %
High school 0 0%
Associate's degree 0 0%
TOTAL 31 100%
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4) How long have you been employed at the company?
OPTIONS NOS %
TOTAL 31 100%
OPTIONS NOS %
Service 2 6.5%
Other 9 29%
TOTAL 31 100%
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6) How would you describe your job role?
OPTIONS NOS %
Entry-level 8 25.8%
Mid-level 16 51.6%
Senior-level 4 12.9%
Management 3 9.7%
TOTAL 31 100%
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7) How satisfied are you with your current job?
OPTIONS NOS %
Satisfied 15 48.4%
Neutral 1 3.2%
Dissatisfied 0 0%
Very dissatisfied 0 0%
TOTAL 31 100%
8) How well do you feel your skills and abilities are utilized in your current role?
OPTIONS NOS %
Underutilized 0 0%
Not sure 0 0%
TOTAL 31 100%
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9) How would you rate the overall work environment in the company?
OPTIONS NOS %
Excellent 18 58.1%
Good 13 41.8%
Fair 0 0%
Poor 0 0%
TOTAL 31 100%
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10) How likely are you to recommend the company as a workplace to others?
OPTIONS NOS %
Neutral 3 9.7%
Not likely 0 0%
TOTAL 31 100%
11) How would you rate the frequency of the performance appraisal process?
OPTIONS NOS %
Not sure 0 0%
TOTAL 31 100%
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12) Which criteria do you feel should be given more emphasis during the performance
appraisal process?
OPTIONS NOS %
Quantity of work 0 0%
Communication skills 0 0%
TOTAL 31 100%
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13) How involved do you feel in setting your own performance goals?
OPTIONS NOS %
Not sure 0 0%
TOTAL 31 100%
OPTIONS NOS %
Self-assessment 0 0%
TOTAL 31 100%
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15) How effectively are your performance goals communicated to you?
OPTIONS NOS %
TOTAL 31 100%
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16) How would you rate the timeline for completing the performance appraisal process?
OPTIONS NOS %
Not sure 0 0%
TOTAL 31 100%
17) What support is provided to employees who receive lower performance ratings?
OPTIONS NOS %
Training and development
opportunities 16 51.6%
No support provided 0 0%
TOTAL 31 100%
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18) How would you rate the confidentiality of the performance appraisal process?
OPTIONS NOS %
Not sure 0 0%
TOTAL 31 100%
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19) How satisfied are you with the technology or software used for the performance
appraisal process?
OPTIONS NOS %
Not applicable 0 0%
TOTAL 31 100%
20) How well does the performance appraisal process align with the company's overall goals
and strategy?
OPTIONS NOS %
No alignment 0 0%
TOTAL 31 100%
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CHAPTER - V
CONCLUSION
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A. SUMMARY AND FINDINGS
B. SUGGESTIONS :
Set Clear Performance Expectations: Clearly define performance expectations and goals for
each role within the organization. Make sure employees understand what is expected of them
and how their performance will be evaluated.
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Provide Regular Feedback: Encourage ongoing feedback and communication between
employees and their supervisors. Establish a culture of open dialogue, where employees
receive constructive feedback throughout the year, not just during annual performance
reviews. This helps employees understand their strengths and areas for improvement.
Conduct Calibration Sessions: Hold calibration sessions with managers and supervisors to
ensure consistency in the appraisal process. This involves reviewing and discussing employee
performance ratings to eliminate biases and ensure fairness across different teams or
departments.
Continuously Review and Improve the Process: Regularly review the performance appraisal
process and gather feedback from employees and managers to identify areas for improvement.
Stay updated with industry best practices and adapt the process accordingly to meet the
evolving needs of the organization.
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C. CONCLUSION :
The performance appraisal process in Sree Gokulam Tata has proven to be a valuable
tool for evaluating and managing employee performance. Through a comprehensive
assessment of employees' job performance, skills, and contributions, the company has
been able to identify areas of strength, areas for improvement, and align individual goals
with organizational objectives. The implementation of a well-structured performance
appraisal process has provided several key benefits. Firstly, it has fostered a culture of
accountability and continuous improvement, as employees are aware that their
performance will be regularly evaluated. This has led to increased productivity and
efficiency across various departments within the company. Additionally, the performance
appraisal process has facilitated effective communication between supervisors and
employees. Regular feedback and performance discussions have helped to clarify
expectations, set goals, and provide guidance for professional development. This has not
only improved overall performance but also enhanced employee engagement and job
satisfaction. Furthermore, the performance appraisal process has supported the
identification of high-performing individuals who have the potential for growth and
advancement within the organization. By recognizing and rewarding top performers, the
company has been able to retain and motivate talented employees, ultimately contributing
to the long-term success of the company.
However, it is important to note that the performance appraisal process is not without its
challenges. Ensuring fairness and objectivity in the evaluation process can be a significant
concern. It is crucial for the company to provide proper training and guidelines to
evaluators to minimize bias and ensure that evaluations are based on measurable
performance criteria. In conclusion, the performance appraisal process in the automobile
company has been instrumental in assessing and managing employee performance
effectively. By providing feedback, setting goals, and recognizing high performers, the
company has been able to foster a culture of continuous improvement and align
individual efforts with organizational goals. With regular evaluation and proper training
for evaluators, the company can further enhance the process and continue to drive
employee engagement and success.
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