Is performance appraisal compatible with the employment relationship? a conclusive plea in favour of an achievement-oriented approach to work organisation

Abstract

Performance appraisal is compatible with the employment relationship if efficient entrepreneurs/employers adopt an achievement-oriented approach, which allows distinguishing between performance in its basic and proficient understanding. This opens up the way to a reward/punishment system that is likely to increase the chances for the work organisation as a whole (undertaking) to produce a positive outcome. Performance in its proficient understanding could be the realm of organisational innovation.