Evaluating and improving performance appraisal system of Karachi University faculty

The main purpose of the study was to evaluate and upgrade the appraisal system of Karachi University. The population of the study was consisted on all faculty members and administrative officials of Karachi University. The strategy of this research was survey Research and Development. Stratified random sampling was acquired and questionnaire was developed to collect the required data. The data was then analyzed through inferential statistical techniques. The findings revealed that different categories of faculty members and administrative officers of Karachi University had different opinions about the appraisal system. That indicated their reservations on appraisal system. They suggested that the appraisal system should be based on merit and the evaluators must be trained in order to have a smooth and transparent appraisal.