Performance Appraisal System and its Implications on Organisation’s Performance

Abstract

This study aims at examining the implications of performance appraisal on the overall performance of the organisation. Empirical evidences emerging from previous studies from developed countries have left much to do on developing countries. There is a major gap in the relevant literature on developing countries which this research tries to fill especially as it relates to Nigerian organisations. Survey research design was used with the application of probability sampling technique in selecting our case study organisations and respondents. Primary data were collected through questionnaire. Data were analysed through descriptive statistics while regression and analysis of variance were used to test our hypotheses. It was discovered that performance appraisal system impacts corporate performance positively and recommendation was made that these organisation should continuing period performance appraisal of their employees.

Keywords: Performance appraisal, Organisations performance, Organisation, Management.