Abstract:
The general objective of the study was to investigate the performance
appraisal on employee productivity in the Ghana Museums and Monuments
Board (GMMB). The population of the study is One hundred and thirty-five
staff and One hundred were selected for the study. Purposive sampling
technique was employed to select respondents for the study. Questionnaires
were administered to employees at GMMB in Accra and Cape Coast. Result
from the study revealed that the human resource department was responsible
for the design and implementation of performance appraisal. Again, it was
revealed that the time feedbacks were given to appraise were not consistent.
Furthermore, the performance appraisal was characterized by biases and
impartiality during the appraisal process leading to unacceptable ratings
scores. It was recommended that the Human Resource Department at GMMB
should involve other stakeholders during the design of appraisal and its
implementation. They should also give consistent feedback to reduce the
incidence of biases and impartiality since appraises are well educated on the
programme. Feedback should also be given to all appraises at a specified
period and in a conducive atmosphere.
