Problems and Prospects of Result Oriented Performance Appraisal: the Case of National Metrology Institute of Ethiopia.
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2017-01
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to explore problems
and prospects of result based performance appraisal
practice. It focused on the general understanding of
employees
about performance appraisal, the feedback
practice and its impact, the occurrence of appropriate
training, clarity of the criteria, fairness of the process,
level of communication between employees, contribution
of performance appraisal for employee’s motivation,
satisfaction,
performance
improvement
and
organisational efficiency and effectiveness. Descriptive
method has been chosen as a proper research method for
this study. The
data collection was made through
questionnaire
and
interview
of
employees’
in
the
organization of National Metrology Institute of Ethiopia
using qualitative and quantitative method of research.
Major findings of the research are interpreted and
analysed
in
comparison
with
findings
of
existing
literatures. The key findings of the research indicate
clarity of purposes, practice of feedback system, and
attachment
of
performance
appraisal
with
the
organisational strategic priorities, creation of moderately
motivated and satisfied employees by applying fair and
useful
performance
appraisal,
using
performance
appraisal evaluation for administrative decision. In
addition to these positive achievements of performance
appraisal practice in the institute the study also
capture some gaps like insufficient training about the
process before application, less performance in matching
of performance appraisal with employee’s expectation,
which
have
negative
influence
on
proper
implementation of performance appraisal. Finally, the
study concludes that the institute can build successful
performance appraisal system if the gaps mentioned are
properly improved
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National metrology