PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR, AN EVALUATIVE STUDY

Abstract

ABSTRACT : The study evaluated the performance appraisal process in Bahrain Public sector. The focus was on Low-Level employees in an attempt to find out any association between performance appraisal results and other personnel functions such as compensation, promotion, decisions, personnel planning, development and training. Data were obtained questionnaire filled by a through a random sample of 100 Low-Level Public sector employees from various ministries. Data were presented in tabulated conclusions. formats to emphasize findings and The findings employees are indicated not that Low-Level Bahrain Public satisfied with the application of performance appraisal as it is subjective. They also feel that there is no relationship between performance appraisal and other functions such as compensation, promotions and training. However, procedure. they perceived it as a routine. Research recommendations included the importance of immediate feedback to be provided to employees, designing, training programs that improve deficiencies of employees performance, conducting the appraisal twice a year, linking performance appraisal to other functions such as money rewards, promotions and training programs and Civil Service Regulation pertaining to performance appraisal should be inforced at various ministries for better implementation of performance appraisal.