PERFORMANCE APPRISAL PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES: A CASE OF SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, ETHIOPIA

Abstract

Challenges associated with performance management initially include defining and understanding the term itself. Performance management encompasses the entire process of improving and sustaining human performance throughout an organization. Collectively, the performance of individuals determines that of teams, departments and ultimately the entire enterprise. The purpose of the study was to examine the Performance appraisal practice and challenges of support for sustainable development Ethiopia Performance Appraisal System. A case study approach was used and 50 employees (management and non management) of support for sustainable development were sampled from which 94% responded. Data were analyzed using tables and charts .The study found that the major purpose of support for sustainable development performance appraisal system as identified by the employees is just for formality. As to the perceived reasons for the effective implementation of the system few employees state existence of one to one discussion, self appraisal, strict follow up, etc which are not strong factors. Even if employees were not briefed by the concerned department on the performance appraisal system of the organization, they are already aware of its existence and objective. Finally, major problems related with communication gaps, effective use of appraisal results, continuous feedback were also raised. Generally the outcome of the research confirmed that the performance appraisal system of support for sustainable development as not effective. Since it needs improvement, possible recommendations are outlined at the end of this report.