An Assessment of the Performance Appraisal Practice: The Case of Ambo University
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2018-09-10
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Addis Ababa University
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This study was conducted with an objective examining employee performance appraisal system of Ambo University. The researcher has used mixed research approach by using both qualitative and quantitative methods. The data were collected from both administrative and teaching staffs through questionnaire and interview. The data was analyzed by descriptive analysis methods. The study has identified that performance appraisal system of the university is ineffective in measuring the performance of employees. Ineffectiveness of the system has resulted negative outcomes such as minimizing cooperation and demotivating high performers. The appraisal system is challenged by inefficiency of the raters. Therefore, the researcher recommends the university to include promotion and reward opportunities with the system, link the current and expected performance, and train raters
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Employee Performance Appraisal System