Performance Appraisals

Running Head : PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS

Performance Appraisals

Abstract

This essay explores three areas of the appraisal process that are crucial and that add great value to the appraisal process . The history and origin of performance appraisal goes back to 20th century yet applies in modern human resource management as one of the ways not only to motivate employees but also create an environment of justifiable compensation and reward . Through performance appraisal , it 's deemed that the most deserving and meriting employees are the main recipients of the appraisal system rewards . Performance

appraisal has hence been referred as the fair , decent , efficient , effective and consistent method to ensure accountability and adequate compensation of deserving employees

Performance Appraisals

Although performance appraisal may be seen as a way of rewarding the most deserving employees , the process of appraisal has to be fair and open to be respected and accepted by all employees in any given organization . The process of employee appraisal may entail a number of steps customized to any given organization 's /company 's needs and or preferences

As Cash , M (1993 ) revealed , though performance appraisals may differ from one company or organization to another , effective employee appraisals entail an effective method of evaluation as well as an efficient and open feedback system . Evaluations are essential in the employee appraisal process to help the employer identify shortcomings in the set performance standards . Any shortcomings identified are then communicated to the employee who is then given an opportunity to respond with any challenges they...