Towards a Sound Performance Appraisal System: An Agenda for Action

Authors

  • H.H.D.N.P. Opatha Senior Professor Department of Human Resource Management University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Abstract

This paper is an attempt to present a synthesis with regard to Performance Appraisal (PA) by utilizing significantly the author’s previous published works which are based on theoretical as well as empirical studies done so far in the area of PA. The paper has its focus on utility of PA including the possible reasons for not having an effective high quality PA system in most of the organizations in Sri Lanka, an agenda for action, and a model of PA interview.

Key Words: Performance Appraisal, Feedback, Interview

Author Biography

H.H.D.N.P. Opatha, Senior Professor Department of Human Resource Management University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Senior Professor
Department of Human Resource Management
University of Sri Jayewardenepura

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Published

2013-03-04

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Articles