Abstract:
Performance appraisal is one of the most popular and widely studied areas in human resource management, industrial relations and organizational psychology. However, most research in this area has been conducted in the USA, UK, Asian countries like China and reflects a Western context. Some studies on performance appraisal in Nigerian organizations have been carried out, but, they are limited. In recent years, Nigerian companies have started to reform their performance appraisal system, by adopting Western style performance appraisal systems. The aim of the study was to determine the effects of performance appraisal on employee performance in Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) plc. The study was guided by the following research objectives: to investigate the effect of competence assessment and development on the employees performance in NAHCO; to assess the effect of management by objectives on the employee performance in NAHCO; to establish the effect of performance based pay on the employee of performance in NAHCO; and to determine the effect of employee training on the employee performance in NAHCO. This thesis conducted in-depth case studies, consisting of both quantitative (employee survey) and qualitative research (interviews) methodology. This study used the combination of inferential and descriptive research design. The study adopted a quantitative approach on the effects of performance management practices on employee performance.
