seldom a sincere appraisal happens in even established organisations - and even if for the samke of records and GMS if they follow appraisal practice, then the manager/boss concerned takes this opportunity to pin point the rare failures of the year by the manager concerned and totally ignores the major achievements and contributions to the organisation. The appraisal practice is also very often taken advantage for settling scores of internal politics and vengence. In fact, the procedure in appraisal is in four phases in a year and not an yearly one, where you set certain goals for the year along with its target dates. every quarter the goal is reviewed to know its progress and problems so that other divisions/departments which has a bearing on the said goal also could be appraised and a teamwork is put in to place to achieve the same. Sometimes, some of the goals are cancelled midway due to management decisions which also has a bearing in the said employees final appraisal. In any case, appraisals do not have a direct bearing in arriving at the percentage of increment or other benefits. contd..
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by Chanakya on May 20, 2008 09:55 AM Permalink
contd... In a well organized company which sincerely cares for its management and quality by practicing good management theories, would look at the appraisals towards achieving the company's targets and goals by clearly networking with other divisions and departments the connected activities. This way, every quarter they would analysis and review the progress of such goals and difficulties faced by certain departments/managers to address the same better and take appropriate decisions and approvals. This way, they will be able to monitor the performance and quality of each manger and connected departments so as to ensure the company works as a single unit in achieving the final goals rather than encouraging politics between the divisions and giving no room for any lame excuses for not achieving the targets/goals. In many such organization the increments/promotions etc. are arrived at legitimately and sincerely to the deserving employees
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by kk nair on May 20, 2008 10:02 AM Permalink
Yes Chanakya.. you are absolutely right.... Most of the time Appraisals are a way for settling scores of internal politics and vengeance.....
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by B Basu on May 20, 2008 10:11 AM Permalink
The appraised form shud b shown 2 the employee and his/her concurrence taken on the grade. Negotiating on employer's/boss' remarks can b helpful fetching a better marking.
