Yekunoamlak AlemuAbdi kawo2026-08-242026-08-242016-06-01https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/8893The purpose of this paper isto assess the problems of teachers' performance appraisal at KolfeKarenio Sub City. The researcher was interested in finding the problems of teachers ' appraisal because the researcher is a principal and saw the teachers unhappy because of the appraisal. Descriptive survey design was used to conduct the study. All the 216 teachers working in the three preparatory schools were included in the study using stratified sampling for principals and teachers. Moreover 12 principals as well as 3 supervisors were also involved in the study. Accordingly, 216 questionnaires were distributed for 216 teachers and interview was held with 12 principals and 3 supervisors. The quantitative data gathered through questionnaire was analyzed and interpreted using appropriate analysis and presentation techniquessuch as percentage, frequency distribution table.In addition to this, the data gathered through interview were analyzed qualitatively. The findings of data analysis indicated that school leadership,especially non participatory decision making attitude of principals and partiality during appraisal period was the problem observed from principals side.On the other hand, the conclusion of the study indicated that, in KolfeKeranio Sub-City, teaching staff performance appraisal is negatively influenced by the attitude extreme involvement of principals and current practice of appraisal process as well as perception of teachers. Based on the findings and conclusions of the study, the following recommendations are forwarded for concerned bodies;Appraisal process should include all concerned bodies including representative of parents and Teachers as well as students. Training should be provided for raters to increase their awarenessenPerformance appraisal at KolfeKarenio Sub CityThesis