Abstract:
The study examined Performance Appraisal Practices among senior staff
of Volta River Authority. Descriptive research design was adopted for the study.
The study focused on employees’ views on the implementation of performance
appraisal systems and the linkage to VRA mission, vision and corporate
objectives; employees’ involvement in PA systems and its effect on job
performance, as well as training associated with PA and measures that could be
adopted for improving the PA systems. These objects were motivated by the fact
that the appraisal system in VRA had lent itself to some subjectivity; appraisal
outcomes were not linked to reward and generally the PA system were not being
implemented to its optimum.
A descriptive survey design was adopted for the technique. This technique
employs quantitative techniques – probability sampling methods as well as
technique of data analysis - in addressing the research questions.
Results pertaining to the perception on implementations of the
performance appraisal show that there is a positive perception on the
implementation of PA systems in the organisation. Generally, staff were pleased
with the idea of appraisal and showed some positive involvement in the appraisal
process. Appraisal effect was positive generally although many staff thought it
does not enable them get requisite tools to execute their duties. Others employees
believed the process put them on the defensive. It was recommended that
management increase education on appraisal system and make good
recommendation following appraisals
