Towards a Sound Performance Appraisal System: An Agenda for Action

Abstract

This paper is an attempt to present a synthesis with regard to Performance Appraisal (PA) by utilizing significantly the author's previous published works which are based on theoretical as well as empirical studies done so far in the area of PA. The paper has its focus on utility of PA including the possible reasons for not having an effective high quality PA system in most of the organizations in Sri Lanka, an agenda for action, and a model of PA interview.