Why Performance Appraisals Are Critical to Any Organization
Employee appraisals are systems used by managers to assess job performance, develop a system of pay merit that is fair, and which acts as the basis for promotions. In the context of the U.S, many organizations and HR professionals have a strong belief in the value of providing regular individual performance appraisals. This owes to the assumption that many workers have a culture of working against average routine measures. Further, HR professionals also argue that individual performance appraisals help in determining skills necessary in performing specific jobs, as well as for promotional purposes. Moreover, individual performance appraisals are also the preferred tools used by these organizations and HR personnel in determining financial compensation that should be awarded to the individual employee.
My own experience regarding employee appraisals is that employees can as well benefit in a number of ways from the process. In my perspective, I was able to realize and know what is wanted from me and therefore, could be able to set the goals and objectives in my work. In addition, I also get to discover where my weaknesses lie and therefore, be in a position to improve.
In essence, when appraisals are competitively done, they improve the overall effectiveness of a company. Through the functional areas of performance appraisal systems productivity is increased in the company. Appraisals serve an administrative purpose for companies through providing an orderly means of increasing salaries and other rewards. The administrative function also serves to delegate authority to capable individuals. Further, appraisals also supply managers and appraisees with information about strengths and weaknesses of workers. This helps managers to put up strategies to build on the strengths of the staff and leverage weaknesses to increase productivity (Fletcher, and Konovsky, 2009, 116).
Conclusion
Both Workers and Management have mutual benefits arising from performance appraisals
