Performance Appraisal is the systematic evaluation

of the performance of employees and to

understand the abilities of a person for further
growth and development.

The process by which an employees contribution

to the organization during a specified period of
time is assessed.
 Lets employees know how well they have
performed in comparison with the standards of the
organization
 To maintain records in order to determine
compensation packages, wage structure,
salaries raises, etc.

To identify the strengths and weaknesses of

employees to place right men on right job.

To maintain and assess the potential present in

a person for further growth and development.
 To provide a feedback to employees regarding
their performance and related status.
It serves as a basis for influencing working habits
of the employees.
To review and retain the promotional and other
training programs.
To serve as an objective basis for all personnel
actions such as promotion, transfer,
reassignment, demotion and separation
 Promotion
Compensation
Employees Development
Selection Validation
Communication
Motivation
 Validity
Reliability
Freedom from bias: errors
Documentation
Formality
Accountability
Consistent with organizations core values and
purpose
 Communicate the expectations
Observe and document performance all year.
Give warnings and counseling when neededdont
wait
 State facts not conclusions
Avoid using vague language
Be specific
Focus on behavior and actionsnot personalities
 Create a paper trail
Concrete and specific, include dates,
times, places, names, etc.
Accurate and not exaggerated
Focus on behavior, performance,
conduct, and productivity
Job related
Document noteworthy events
 Provide on-going feedback

Keep Criticism Constructive

Follow consistent pattern
Get employee input
Keep cool and stick to the facts
 Points to consider
Has the employee met the requirements
How do you know this
What is the supporting evidence
How can the employee do better
 Consider possible reasons for poor performance
Did employee receive adequate performance
Does the employee have the skills to perform the
job
Did the employee understand the expectations