| dc.description.abstract | The study aimed at establishing the relationship
between the appraisal standards and performance of
employees in selected private universities in Uganda. It
was carried out in two universities which were Kampala
International University Bushenyi Campus and University
of St. Joseph Mbarara. The study was carried out using a
self-administered questionnaire and interview guide. It
involved the administrative staff of the universities. The
study was hence carried out amongst 60 staff members.
The results were analysed using the descriptive statistics
including frequencies and percentages, the mean
distribution and regression analysis was used to analyse the
relationship amongst the variable. The study generally
revealed that there was a significant relationship between
appraisal standards and employee performance. The
standards the appraisal focused on were mainly the
employee behaviours, competences and achievements. The results indicated that the main behavioural targets were the
employees’ relations with colleagues, relations with
clients, relations with supervisors and the extent to which
employees observed the code of conduct including the
disciple. The competences assessed related to relevance of
the staff qualifications are assessed, staff members ability
to counsel students, the ability to communicate with
clients, he staff skills to do the work is assessed and the
staff skills to do the work is assessed. On achievement, the
study examined the application of appraisal on determining
participation and ability to contribute in meetings, the staff
performance, the research output, the clients attracted to
the organization, the level of attendance to duties and
participation in training activities. On the whole the study
recommended the need to enhance appraisal standards and
ensure that all staff members are aware of the standards
that are usually assessed so that they work towards
achieving them. | en_US |
