www.ijsrp.org Performance Appraisal: A Benefaction or a Ruination?

Abstract- This article puts a limelight on the pro’s and con’s of performance appraisal. It stresses on what is performance appraisal is about? What can be done to improve performance evaluation sessions? What are the expectations of employees in an organization when such achievement measuring sessions are conducted? How do some managers behave during such discussions? It also focuses on the actual bias and prejudices on the part of the superiors and subordinate managers shown for some employees who are mostly favored. This article includes various some of the common methods which are used by every organization when such systems are conducted. Performance appraisals has many uses it aids in training, motivation, promotions, transfers and assists in other HRM functions. Performance appraisals are considered one of the best sources of evaluating employees. Such appraisals should be objective, free of biases and custom-designed to fit the specific needs of an organization. In addition methods and administration should be same and the entire appraisal system should be easy to operate. It should also be economical and acceptable to users. Finally, the appraisal system should be well documented and should provide procedures for review or appeals