Abstract:
ABSTRACT
The influence of performance appraisal on the performance of Ga Central
Municipal Assembly staff was investigated in this study (GCMA). It
specifically assessed the performance appraisal method, applicable at the
assembly; assessed staff perception of performance appraisal, and the effect of
performance appraisal on staff performance. The study was underpinned by the
goal and equity theories, while the quantitative approach and descriptive survey
design were employed. It randomly selected 113 staff at the assembly and used
structured questionnaires to gather its primary data. A valid response rate of
91.15 percent was achieved and the data was processed using IBM SPSS
Statistics version 26. Data analysis was carried out through descriptive
(percentages, mean and standard deviation scores) and linear regression
statistical tools. This study found the self-assessment method as the most
applicable at the assembly. Also, the study found a significant, positive and
moderate influence of performance appraisal on staff performance. It, therefore,
concluded that performance appraisal plays a substantial role in enhancing
performance of staff of GCMA. It was recommended that management of
GCMA should develop comprehensive strategies to improve its performance
appraisal methods; invariably promoting staff performance
