This document discusses the relevance of performance appraisal objectives and how they should be considered in light of organizational objectives. It also discusses how performance appraisal is relevant for management style, communication, motivation, rewards, performance standards, planning, record keeping, staff retention, and its overall benefits. Performance appraisal should be matched to management style and used as a tool for communication, motivation, distributing rewards, establishing standards, manpower planning, evaluating trends, and retaining staff. It is important for achieving organizational objectives and has many benefits when implemented properly.