PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS, MALAYSIA
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https://doi.org/10.55197/qjssh.v7i2.1177Keywords:
performance appraisal, employee performance, public sector, ministry of youth and sports, employeeAbstract
Performance appraisal is a systematic process of evaluating employee performance based on predetermined objectives and standards. Issues of fairness, transparency, and clarity may hinder performance and reduce commitment. This study investigates the effect of performance appraisal on employee performance among the Ministry of Youth and Sports Putrajaya employees, guided by Goal-Setting Theory and Expectancy Theory. A survey of 241 full-time employees used 22 items to assess appraisal process and employee performance, with data analyzed using Jamovi software. Findings show both appraisal processes and employee performance were at a high level. Results further revealed a moderate but statistically significant effect of performance appraisal on employee performance. In conclusion, structured, fair, and transparent appraisal systems contribute meaningfully to performance outcomes and organizational goals. Future research should include factors such as motivation, job satisfaction, leadership style, and organizational culture for a more comprehensive view. Expanding the sample to other ministries and public or private organizations would strengthen insights into the effect of performance appraisal on employee performance.
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