*Research Scholar, Institute of Management Studies, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta
**Research Guide and Chairman, Institute of Management Studies, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta
Online published on 30 September, 2013.
SMART/SMARTER is a mnemonic used to set objectives, often called Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for performance appraisalin project management, employee performance management and personal development. Properly developed and imparted goals would serve multiple purposes for employer especially at the training and Performance appraisal stages. Hence this paper explores the present level of effectiveness of Goal setting in Performance appraisal system by considering IT employees randomly from different organizations.
SMART/SMARTER goal setting, Performance Management, IT Employee Performance
