Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to find out the effects of performance appraisal on employee performance. A case study of Ramco Printing Works. The main objective was to determine the effects of performance appraisal on employee’s performance, and the kind of perception the employees have towards the system. The study will be of benefit to the management of Companies and more so the human resource department as it was assist in identifying causes of high labour turnover being experienced in the organization and measures that can be used to curb these labour turnover challenges. A Case study research design was adopted for the study where the target population was comprised of 150 employees of Ramco Printing Works who was drawn from different departments.
Stratified, random sampling technique was used to collect a sample size of 50 employees to represent the target population for the study. Questionnaires was used as the data collection instrument and was contained both open and closed ended questions. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics such as percentages and frequencies, and presentation was in the form of tables, graphs and charts. The finding of the study will revealed how employees of Ramco have varied opinions regarding the appraisal system in place.