Performance Appraisal

Presentation by

Dr. Meera Mathur

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 Definition
 Performance Appraisal is the
systematic evaluation of the
individual with respect to his or her
potential for development.

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 Relationship of Performance
Appraisal and Job Analysis
 Job Analysis Performance Performance
Standards Appraisal
Describes Translates
Describes
Work and Job requirement the job-
relevant
Personnel into levels strengths and
requirement of acceptable/ weaknesses
of
of a job unacceptable each
individual 3
 Objectives of Performance
Appraisal
1. To effect promotions based on
competence and performance.
2. To confirm the services of
probationary employees
3. To assess the Training and
Development needs of employees
4. To decide upon a pay rise
5. To let the employees know where
they stand in their performance
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 Objectives of Performance
Appraisal (continued…)
6. To improve Communication
7. To determine whether HR programs
like Selection, Training and Transfers
have been effective or not.

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Performance Appraisal process
1. Objectives of Performance Appraisal
2. Establish Job expectations
3. Design an Appraisal Program
4. Appraise Performance
5. Performance Interview
6. Use Appraisal data for appropriate
purposes

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 Past Oriented Performance
Appraisal methods
1. Rating Scales
2. Checklists
3. Forced Choice methods
4. Forced Distribution methods
5. Critical Incident method
6. Behaviorally Anchored Scales
7. Field Review method

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 Past Oriented Performance
Appraisal methods (continued…)
8. Performance tests and observations
9. Annual Confidential Reports
10. Essay Method
11. Cost Accounting Approach
12. Comparative evaluation Approach

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 Future Oriented Performance
Appraisal methods
1. Management by Objectives
2. 360-Degree Appraisal
3. Psychological Appraisals
4. Assessment Centers

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 Challenges of Performance
Appraisal
 Create a culture of excellence that
inspires every employee to improve
and lend himself to be assessed
 Align organizational objectives to
individual aspirations
 Clear growth paths for talented
individuals
 Provide new challenges to rejuvenate
careers
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 Challenges of Performance
Appraisal (contd…)
 Forge a partnership with people for
managing their careers
 Empower employees to make
decisions without the fear of failing
 Embed teamwork in all operational
processes
 Debureaucratise the organizational
structure for ease of flow of
information
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 Legal Issues associated with
Performance Appraisal
 Legally defensible appraisal
procedures
 Legally defensible appraisal content
 Legally defensible documentation of
appraisal results
 Legally defensible raters

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