The effects of performance appraisal on organizational objectives in selected medical facilities in the bodi district, western region, ghana

Abstract

The study examined the effect of performance appraisal on organizational objectives, using the case of selected medical facilities in Bodi district. Specific objectives of the study covered the performance appraisal techniques employed, employee’s perceptions of fairness in performance appraisal, the problems militating against effective performance appraisal and the impact of performance appraisal on organizational objectives of medical facilities in Bodi District. The study population was the entire staff of medical facilities in Bodi district which is estimated to be a total of 200 and a sample size of 132. The study used primary data and a questionnaire was used in collecting the data. The study revealed that the three most commonly used performance appraisal methods in the medical facilities in Bodi District were the Behavioural anchored rating scale, Ranking method and the 360 degree. The research also found that performance appraisal had a positive impact on several key organizational objectives.