PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES OF EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL: THE CASE OF NIHAM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PLC

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the practices and challenges of performance appraisal of Niham International business PLC. A descriptive research design was used and data were collected using semi-structured questionnaires and interviews. The questionnaire is subdivided in to four parts. The questionnaire tries to touch every aspect of performance appraisal practice and challenges in Niham International business PLC. The findings of the study revealed that to some extent, the performance practice has been performed in the organization, but employees were not well informed about the standards of measurement in the appraisal process, and they were not given a chance to participate as well as review their ratings. Further, the practice is currently constrained by long and complex forms, excluding of importance aspects of performance appraisal practice and lack of adequate evaluators skill. In addition to these, the assessments of employee’s performance appraisal practice did not have clear standards for appraisal. In due effect, employees faced challenges such as they are unable to identify their strength and weaknesses throughout the development. Based on the research the company should make the PA process to have a proper feedback method to employees and it must be done scientifically using appropriate standards.