1. Introduction
(a) Definitions
(b) Historical Perspective
2. Performance Management Systems
(a) Prerequisites for Implementing an Effective
Performance Appraisal System
(b) Introducing Performance Management System
3. Performance Management of Government Employees
(a) Prevailing system
(b) Methodology
4. Performance Appraisal in the Australian Army
5. Performance appraisal in the Armed Forces : An Overview
6. Performance Appraisal in the Army : Detailed Analysis
7. Shortcomings
8. Recommendations
9. Conclusion
Appraisals are where you get together with your team leader and agree what an outstanding member of the team you are, how much your contribution has been valued, what massive potential you have and, in recognition of all this, would you mind having your salary halved.“ Guy Browning
PREFACE I wish to thank all those who have helped me in completing the study paper. I have had informal discussions with serving and retired senior officers, colleagues as also with the concerned branches of the Armed Forces and their inputs have been invaluable for completing this study paper. I also acknowledge the contributions of various writers and peoples who have expressed their views in various websites on the internet, which have been accessed and used by me. I thank my guide Professor for his valuable guidance and assistance without which I would not have been able to complete this study paper. I also thank all the staff and Faculty of Bharatiya Vidhya Bhawan who extended their whole hearted support to me in the process of writing this study paper.
INTRODUCTION
Definition
1. A performance appraisal (PA), performance review, performance evaluation, (career) development discussion, or employee appraisal is a method by which the job performance of an employee is evaluated. Performance appraisals are a part of career development and consist of regular reviews of employee performance within organizations.
Bibliography: Thomas F Patterson(1987) Refining Performance Appraisal Introduction to Performance Appraisal by Archer North and Associates