The Link Between Open Performance Review and Appraisal System and Other Human Resource Systems in Tanzania: Insights from IDC

This study intended to evaluate whether Open Performance Review and Appraisal System (OPRAS) as a tool of managing performance in Tanzania Public Service as currently used has been linked with other Human Resource systems. The study employed a cross-sectional research design. A sample of 80 respondents was used. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. The data collected were analyzed and processed through the use of SPSS computer software and descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages and tables were presented. The findings suggest that majority of participants reported that OPRAS as currently used in Iramba District Council (IDC) has not been linked with other human resource systems specifically training, career development, rewards and promotion. Thus, within the limitations of the study, it is concluded that Performance management system is not linked with other HR systems in Tanzanian Public Service. Thus hindering the intended intention of introducing OPRAS in Tanzanian Public service which are adoption and nurturing of the performance management culture in public service. Keywords: Human Resource Management, Performance Management, Public Service and OPRAS DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/11-8-13 Publication date:March 31st 201