Impact of Performance appraisal on Job Satisfaction

Comparison between private and Public School TeachersImpact of Performance appraisal on Job SatisfactionPerformance AppraisalAct or process of evaluating the performance of an employee against the prescribed performance standards.Systematic processIdentifies areas of weakness of employees to develop their performance.Job SatisfactionObjectives of the StudyTo gain an insight into the relationship between performance appraisal and job satisfaction.To study the impact of performance appraisal on job satisfaction.To find the perception of employees regarding accountability of appraisal system.To compare the extent of job satisfaction in public and private sector teachers.to identify the factors influencing job satisfaction in public and private schools.

Review of LiteratureHere are some studies conducted from 2008 to 2013 regarding performance and job satisfaction:Performanceappraisaland employee job satisfaction outcomes: mediating and moderating roles of work motivationThe purpose of this study was to explore alternative relationships betweenperformanceappraisal and employee job satisfaction outcomes in the form of self-reported workperformance, affective organizational commitment and turnover intention.Influence of appraisal systems that head teachers use on performance of secondary school teachers in Borabu District in KenyaThis study was out to establish the influence of appraisal systems that head teachers use on performance, of secondary school teachers. The researcher hoped that the findings of this study would enable secondary school teachers to comprehend and appreciate the essential areas assessed by the performance appraisal system as this could make an integral part in improving the productivity of their work in the schools where they taught.

Effects of performance appraisal on job satisfaction at Kenya commercial bankThe main objective of the study was to assess performance appraisal and its impact on employee performance at Kenya Commercial Bank. The specific objectives were to establish the level of job satisfaction at Kenya Commercial Bank and to determine the effect of performance appraisal on Job Satisfaction at Kenya Commercial Bank. The study found out that study the performance appraisal method used can have both a positive and a negative impact on employee performance and it can also have a negative impact. Other studies reviewed are :Perceived relationship between job satisfaction and employee performance among teachers service commission secretariat at the headquarters in NairobiThe Effect of Performance Evaluation on Employee's Job Satisfaction in Pakistan, International Airlines Corporation (2013)Appraising Performance Appraisal Systems in the Federal Government: A Literature Review, Preliminary Findings, and Prospects for Future ResearchJob Satisfaction: A Management Research And Practice

Research MethodologySampling method: simple random samplingSample size: 100 Public schools:50 Private schools: 50Source of data collection: primarySchools covered: Gian Jyoti Senior secondary school, Phase 2, MohaliSaint Soldier International School, Sector-28, ChandigarhGem Senior Secondary School, Phase 3B-1 , MohaliGovernment Model Senior Secondary School, Sector-37, ChandigarhGovernment Model Senior Secondary School, Sector-16, ChandigarhGovernment Model School, Phase 7, Mohali

Data AnalysisStatistical tools used: SPSS and Microsoft excelFrom the analysis, it was observed that:Satisfaction level of employees with their supervisor was directly related to the opportunities available for promotionIf performance expected by the supervisor was high, the satisfaction level of employees was low Because of bickering in the jobs, satisfaction level was found to be lowIf the employees are satisfied with their pay, this shows a higher understanding of the current pms ratingUnderstanding the current pms objectives indicates higher satisfaction with supervisorAny attempts to increase the understanding of current pms has no relationship with the training requirements

Comparative StudyResultsSignificant relation was observed between Performance Appraisal and Job Satisfaction.Employees of the Public sector were much more satisfied than the Private one with there Performance Appraisal system.

InterpretationsFrom the analysis, it was observed that:Satisfaction level of employees with their supervisor was directly related to the opurtunities available for promotionIf performance expected by the supervisor was high, the satisfaction level of employees was low Because of bickering in the jobs, satisfaction level was found to be lowIf the employees are satisfied with their pay, this shows a higher understanding of the current pms ratingUnderstanding the current pms objectives indicates higher satisfaction with supervisorAny attempts to increase the understanding of current pms has no relationship with the training requirements

RecommendationsStandardized performance appraisal should be there for private sector teachers, conducting on regular basis.Sufficient rewards should be given to private sector teachers, for motivation.Proper recognitions should be give to private sector teachers for the work done.Here are some other recommendations given by private school teachers themselves:It should be based on the performance of an individual.Gagandeep SandhuIt should be strictly according to performance.Nancy SharmaIt should be according to the efforts, eligibility and sincerity. Sukhdeep KaurPaying insufficient money at work places discourages the excellent performers even. So the foremost classification or categorization of someone should be directly proportional to his worth, and to calculate worth of a worker, there was never a dearth of ideas at work places.Maninder Kaur RandhawalimitationsSome of the employees could have given biased or subjective answers.The employee selection for the sample was random. This may have excluded some better sample options from the population.Some employees were not able to give proper detailed answers because of time constraint.Some employees considered filling up of questionnaire a mere formality.

Conclusion Perception Of Public sector employees regarding Appraisal System is positive according to the survey conducted, hence we can say that Performance Appraisal a contributing factor for determining the Job Satisfaction.