A Study of Performance Appraisal Practices in APSPDCL (Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Ltd)

Performance Appraisal is a concept that stated in the early 20th century. It is the process of obtaining, analyzing and recording information about an employee to evaluate and improve their performance. Performance appraisal (PA) is gradually becoming a part of a more strategic move towards integrating HR practices and organizational objectives and might now be seen as a general term covering a range of actions through which organizations seek to measure employees and increase their competence, improve performance and distribute rewards. The study revealed that APSPDCL use 360 Degree Appraisal method for performance appraisal. Furthermore, it was again revealed that employees are satisfied with the current appraisal method and agreed that performance appraisal helps in achieving organization goals, helps in improving motivation & job satisfaction and employees performance.