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Appraisal systems are increasingly being used to measure performance within organizations. Required: (a) Describe the benefits of performance appraisal systems for: (i) the organization; (ii) the line manager; (iii)...

      

Appraisal systems are increasingly being used to measure performance within organizations.
Required:
(a) Describe the benefits of performance appraisal systems for:
(i) the organization;
(ii) the line manager;
(iii) the individual.

  

Answers


Kavungya
A performance appraisal system has benefits for the organization, the line manager and the individual employee:
The organization benefits by having:
o standard information about its employees
o standard documentation to assist with recruitment, promotion and training
o a facility to assist staff development
o a means of planning accurately human resource needs
o a system that provides motivation by making clear to employees what is expected of them

The line manager benefits by having:
o objective guidelines by which staff activity and effort can be assessed o a better understanding of staff needs and aspirations
o a basis for improving relationships with staff
o an understanding with individual staff members, especially through the appraisal interview

The individual benefits by having:
o an opportunity (albeit in practice on a semi annual or annual basis) to discuss his work objectively with the manager
o performance can be objectively evaluated\
o a basis upon which training and development needs can be discussed
o relationships with the manager can be improved because of the communication mechanism built into the appraisal process
o clarification of duties and responsibilities
o a clear understanding of his or her role or position in the organization
Kavungya answered the question on May 2, 2021 at 19:22


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