what is performance appraisal.

1. Group Members
Saddam Agha

2. Performance appraisal is to know how
well an employee does his job. This is
carried out by immediate supervisor of
the employee and is received by the
employer or next higher supervisor.

3. Basics Considerations in Appraisal
Following are the basic considerations in
appraisal.

4. Standard of Performance
Fist a standard is made, depending upon the nature
of work. Then the actual performance of the
employee is compared with the standard. By
establishing standard, supervisor and also the
employee know what is expected while performing a
job. Standard may be set for all the activities,
whether quantitatively measurable or not, depending
upon the criteria set by the supervisor.

5. Performance and Potentials
Performance means actual work done by an
employee, whereas potential is the expected
performance by him in future, according to his
capabilities.

6. Who does Appraising
It must also be considered, who shall perform
appraising function. Generally in all type of
organizations, immediate supervisors of the
employees do it, because they know their
subordinates better. But others, depending upon the
policies of the organization can do appraising
function.