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Staff Appraisal

ICSE · Class 12 · Business Studies

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10.1 Meaning and Definition of Performance Appraisal

  • Performance appraisal is a formal programme where contributions and potential of people are evaluated systematically
  • It combines written and oral elements for evaluating employee performance and providing feedback
  • Evaluation and development are the two main objectives in the process of staff appraisal
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10.2 Potential Appraisal

  • Potential appraisal evaluates the latent capacity and unutilized talent of a person - abilities not currently in use
  • It helps identify persons suitable for promotions and higher responsibilities
  • Potential can be judged through: analyzing personality traits and management skills, reviewing job performance trends, judging age and experience, considering qualifications and training, and explorin
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10.3 Objectives of Performance Appraisal

  • To judge whether employees are performing jobs at desired levels - assessment of current performance
  • To provide performance records for deciding wage increments and rewards - financial decisions based on appraisal
  • To identify misplaced employees so suitable action can be taken - proper job placement and transfers
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10.4 Importance of Performance Appraisal

  • Placement: Reveals skills and aptitudes; helps assign right person to right job; improves selection and placement procedures effectiveness
  • Training and Development: Identifies strengths and weaknesses; informs suitable training programmes; keeps employees informed of progress; helps employees improve abilities
  • Incentive Compensation: Helps managers decide wage increments and rewards; performance-based rewards motivate employees to work harder and give superior performance

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Performance appraisal is a formalPotential appraisal evaluates an employee's latentA performance appraisal method where employeesAlso known as Management by ObjectivesA comprehensive appraisal system where

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