The Impact of Performance Appraisal on Employees' Performance: A Case Study of Employees working in the Nigerian Private Sector

Adetola, Oyinade Gilbert (2024) The Impact of Performance Appraisal on Employees' Performance: A Case Study of Employees working in the Nigerian Private Sector. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

The rate of under-producing organizations in Nigeria is a phenomenon that requires critical investigation, as the number of organizations operating below standard continues to rise. Previous studies have linked these low outputs to the unmotivated attitudes of employees and suggested that performance appraisals are crucial for identifying and addressing training needs. This study investigates how performance appraisal systems impact employee productivity within the Nigerian private sector, focusing on three key areas: the frequency of appraisals, the quality of feedback, and the availability of training and development opportunities. Using a quantitative approach with stepwise regression analysis, the study analyzes data from 50 employees, employing a non-probability sampling approach to ensure relevant representation. The study reveals that frequent performance appraisals and high-quality feedback have a significant positive impact on employee productivity. Additionally, access to training and development opportunities further enhances performance. These findings suggest that well-implemented performance appraisal systems can lead to considerable improvements in organizational effectiveness, highlighting their crucial role in optimizing employee performance and driving overall organizational success. To foster better organizational performance, it is recommended that companies increase the frequency of appraisals, improve feedback mechanisms, and ensure that training and development opportunities are readily available.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Rossiter, Elaine UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Human Resource Management > Performance Management > Employee Engagement H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Human Resource Management H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Human Resource Management > Performance Management H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Human Resource Management > Training and Development
Divisions:	School of Business > Master of Arts in Human Resource Management
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	16 Jun 2025 08:29
Last Modified:	16 Jun 2025 08:29
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/7844

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