Assessment of Principals‟ Performance Appraisal System in Government Primary Schools of Akaki Kality Sub City; Addis Ababa City Administration
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2019-08
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Addis Ababa University
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The purpose of this study was to assess the system of school principals’ performance
appraisal in primary schools of Akaki kality sub city. To this effect, descriptive survey method
of research was used. The research was conducted in Addis Ababa City Administration
at Akaki-Kality Sub-City based on purposively selected 13 government primary schools
from which 129 samples were selected . A survey questionnaire consisting both closed
and open ended questions were developed for Principals, Teachers ,Parents(PSTA )
committee and Students(PSTA ) committee. Moreover 6 wereda education officials and 6
wereda Supervisors were also included in the study for interview. The performance
appraisal document found in primary schools was also analyzed. Data collected through
survey questionnaire was tabulated in tables and analyzed in descriptive statistical tools.
The findings of the study revealed that, performance appraisal was rarely used as methods of
identifying area of weakness of principals, plan setting process for each assessment period
was practiced insufficiently, criteria of PPA mostly involve external controls, that is, no
appraisees have freedom of choice to formulate, adapt or modify the criteria, there was
visible gap in reviewing with employees to use performance review meeting to give feedback
and also gather feed aback from employees about what has been done well and what areas
need improvement. There were situations which makes performance appraisal as the
controlling tools for the management instead of professional development, motivation and
satisfied, The research revealed the following as major problems of principals’
performance appraisal system .Some Appraisers rate employees on subjective criteria, lack
specific planned outcomes that can be tied to measurable results ,the inadequacy and
inappropriateness of the appraisal criteria and absence of sufficient rewards for better
performer ,there are some reluctant Appraisers to devote enough time to the task of
appraising ,Poor administration of the overall appraisal process and Practice of biasedness
and prejudice. In sum, the present principals’ performance appraisal system was considered
as ineffective to achieve its goal. Therefore, it is suggested that adequate training should
be given to both the appraisers . Besides, principals’ performance appraisal system ought
to be designed in such a way that it will meaningfully involve education officers, supervisors,
principals, and other education stakeholders.
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