The dimensionality of ratings of performance appraisal systems

Abstract

The performance appraisal (PA) literature focuses predominantly on the characteristics and actions of performance "raters", ignoring the fact that the success of any performance appraisal system depends largely on employee or appraisee perceptions. This study investigates employee perceptions of performance appraisal, with a focus on the structure and dimensionality of these perceptions. Two hundred and eighty-seven executives and managers from an Australian government business enterprise were surveyed regarding their attitudes to performance review from their own experience as appraisees in this process. The influence of performance pay, PA objectives, sources of PA, process and feedback, a..