2. Meaning of performance appraisal
Assessment of current level of
performance of individual employee or of
position.
In broad sense, PA is the measurement of
individual characteristics, current ability,
future potentialities and level of
achievement on assigned job.
Under PA, job conditions, methods,
complexity, organizational process and
QWL are also measured.
3. Meaning…
it is a process of evaluating employees
performance of a job in terms of its
requirements.
PA focus on, “ What she/he does and what
potentialities does she/he possess.”
PA is used for formulation of HR planning,
training and development, plans,
compensation determination, career
development, transformation, reward or
punishment, employee motivation,
succession planning, retirement etc.
4. Meaning…
PA is also known as;
Employee Rating
Employee Review
Personnel Review
Progress Report
Performance Evaluation
Staff Assessment
Service Rating
Behavior Assessment
5. Definitions…
Dale S. Beach, “ performance appraisal is
the systematic evaluation of individuals
with respect to their performance on the
job and their potential for development.”
Garry Desser, “performance appraisal is
evaluating an employees past and
current performance relative to his or her
performance standard.”
6. Process of PA
Establishment of standards
Measure actual performance
Compare actual performance with
standards
Initiative corrective action
7. Methods of PA
Following are the methods of performance appraisal
Essay methods
Checklist method
Critical incident Method
Pair comparison method
Force distribution method
Alternative ranking method
Graphical Ranking Method
MBO
360 Degree Appraisal