Thilina D Jayasekara

  Performance Appraisal  Figure: 1 PA Performance appraisal is the systematic analysis of an employee's performance and understanding of a person's skills for future growth and development. In general, performance evaluation is done in the following ways: Managers assess and compare employee pay to objectives and plans. The supervisor looks at the factors that influence workers' work performance. Employers are in a position to assist employees in improving their performance. Purpose of Employee Appraisal Provide effective performance feedback to the employee on his performance. Identify any performance gaps and develop concrete actions to fix them. Determine the employee's strengths and shortcomings. Provide the employee with satisfaction and encouragement. Assist in determining the appropriate Training and Development Program. Budgeting and human resource planning advice. Figure 2 Towards performance Appraisal  Advantages of Performance Appraisal  Performance appraisal

The Employment Relationship Defines   Figure 1:The employment relationship The employment relationship defines the interconnections that exist between managers and employees in the workplace. These may be recognized, eg contracts of employment, or informal, in the shape of the psychological contract (Kessler and Undy, 1996 Kessler and Kessler, 1996).   Nature of Employment Relationship Figure 1.1:Work and Employment    Basis of the Employment Relationship   According to Dr. John O'Driscoll, employers and employees still have implied legal rights and obligations in the employment relationship. claims that unless the terms of the contract have been fixed through collective bargaining, the employer has the authority to dictate them. the employee has corresponding obligations, which include obedience, competence, honesty, and loyalty. An employee's pledge to deliver skills and effort in return for a salary. Talent and skill in exchange for a salary or wage Employer