Examining the Essence of Performance Appraisal to Zoomlion Ghana Limited in Tamale

摘要

This study examined the essence of performance appraisal to Zoomlion Ghana Limited in Tamale Metropolis. A quantitative approach was adopted and both descriptive and inferential statistical tools were used in analysis of data. The research sought to examine the essence of PA to Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a waste management company in Tamale Metropolis. Also, challenges associated with the PA system were also research on. A sample of 100 respondents were research on and a questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. It was found that PA results is a means of determining the employees' remuneration; discover employees' strength and weaknesses; achieve relevant feedback for monitoring. The PA systems challenges were identified as; appraise bias towards appraises; transfer of sentiments by the appraisers; variations in appraises results; and appraisers becoming too generous or too critical. The company can use meetings, regular for a as means of communicating the essence of PA in the organization. Appraisers also need be made to undergo refresher courses to enhance their capacities and also get them imbued with best practices in PA.