A SURVEY ON EFFECTIVENESS OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL IN UCAL FUEL SYSTEMS LTD

QUESTIONNAIRE
I am Dhivya Ramachandran, student of M.B.A from MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College; Sivakasi needs to conduct a survey regarding the summer project for the completion of degree. I would be grateful if you could spare some of your time to respond to the following questions. Your response will be treated as confidential and would only be used for the purpose of study.

Personal Details:

Name Designation Age: a) 18 24 Gender: a) Female

: ______________________________ : ______________________________

b) 24 30

c) 30 35

d) Above 35

b) Male

Educational Qualification: a) ITI Experience: a) Below 2 yrs Monthly Income: a) 5000 10000 b) 10000 20000 c) Above 20000 b) 2 5 c) 5 10 d) Above 10 yrs b) Diploma c) Graduation d) Post Graduation

The following questions are graded on a 5 point scale: Strongly agree 5 (SA) Agree 4 (A) Neutral 3(N) Disagree 2(D) Strongly disagree 1(SD)

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SA

SD

Performance appraisal system is needed in the organization. Performance appraisal model used in the organization were informed to me during induction. Performance appraisal is made on yearly basis in the organization. The performance of the organization is assessed by self, superior or consultant. Performance is evaluated by the superior in the organization. Rating cum self appraisal is followed in the organization. Performance appraisal is made on total output and behavior efficiency. The performance ratings were done periodically. Performance appraisal model in the organization is simple. Satisfied with the existing performance appraisal system.

What is the objective of performance appraisal? (Rank the following items which could be the main objective of performance appraisal)

Factors
Pay rise Assessing training and development needs Promotion Transfer Improve communication

Rank

How far the performance appraisal system helps to achieve the organizational objective? (Grade the following statement) A Outstanding B Excellent C Average D Below average E - poor

Factors
Appraisal system provides opportunity for each appraises to communicate the support he needs from appraiser to perform well. The appraisal system provides an opportunity for self review and reflection. Appraisal system is able to make its goal clear to all the executives. The appraisal devices are used by the HRD for job rotation, job enrichment and others. The appraisal data is used as input for recognition and encouragement of appraise for his office performance and behavior. The appraisal system in the organization is able to communicate top management plans and goals effectively.

What do you expect from the performance appraisal system? (Rate the following statements) Strongly agree 5 (ST) Strongly disagree 1(SD) Agree 4 (A) Neutral 3 (N) Disagree 2(D)

Factors
Performance assessment matches to my expectation. Employees are recognized as individuals. The performance appraisal helps to win co-operation and team work. The performance appraisal is helpful in reducing grievance among the employees. The performance appraisal is helpful for improving personal skill. Training programmers are effective for individual and organization development. The performance appraisal system helps to identify the strength and weakness of the employees. The performance rating is helpful for the management to provide employee counseling. Management fixes salary through the performance rating. Performance rating helps to fix increment.

SA

SD

Allowances and other benefits influence the performance. Transfer, demotion, suspension and dismissal are based on performance appraisal. The desired target of the organization is achieved through the performance appraisal. Performance appraisal increases employee motivation. Have a separate committee to review the performance appraisal result. I receive regular feedback from my superior about my performance. My superior helps me in planning of my performance. I feel that my boss takes my appraisal seriously. I submit the information timely to my superior. I prefer subjective type of performance appraisal.

Which are the areas that should be improved upon? (Rank the following items which should be improved first, second etc)

Factors
Standards Monetary Incentives Method of appraisal Frequency of appraisal Appraiser

Rank

Suggestions:
Do you feel performance appraisal process is sufficient in appraising the performance of employees or you need some alternatives to it? a) Sufficient b) Alternative If you need some alternatives, what kind of alternatives should be adopted? Give your comments: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire! Date: Place: Signature