A research study is proposed that will examine the effects of of the performance evaluation process on the perceptions and attitudes of employees toward their employing organization. The participating organization in the proposed research study will be a major aerospace manufacturing firm.
Performance evaluation is among the most important of all organizational human resource activities (Judge and Ferris, 1993, pp. 80 105). Performance evaluations (represent critical decisions that are key influences on a variety of subsequent human resources actions and outcomes( (Judge and Ferris, 1993, p. 80).
Personnel turnover is one factor that leads to sub standard performance, and it is one of the most costly problems that afflict organizations (Bhote, 1994, pp. 1-9). The costs of personnel turnover are not limited to those incurred directly in relation to those employees leaving the organization, such as the loss of productive workers, lost training costs, the necessity to train replacements, and so forth. Personnel turnover also exacts organizational costs through the effects it has on those employees who remain with the organization (Bailey and Davenport, 1986, pp. 105 108). Ineffective performance evaluation is a contributing factor to high levels of personnel turnover (Kegel and Peters, 1988, pp. 124 128).
Performance appraisals build a history of an individual(s life within an organization (Antonioni, 1994, pp. 29-37). This history, in most instances, follows an individual throughout her or his career. The validity of performance evaluations has been challenged in recent years, and some organizations have discontinued their use (Lawler, 1994, pp. 26-28). Most organizations, however, regard performance evaluations as a valuable tool. Therefore, most organizations, rather than discontinuing the use of performance evaluations, have attempted to improve them.
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