Staff Performance-appraisal Process At Wenchi Methodist Hospital: A Review.

ABSTRACT The focus of this research is in the area of performance-appraisals (PA) systems. Performance-appraisal is a key component of Human Resource Management (HRM) in every organization and one of the most vital responsibilities for human-resources and line managers/supervisors. A well-designed and implemented formal PA system can serve many valuable purposes in the manager-subordinate relationship (Longenecker et al., 1988). However, it is often perceived as a cumbersome and destructive procedure by both managers and subordinates, and most subordinates dread them almost as much as manager…