Appraisal system: A tool for performance in selected organizations in Nigeria

The empirical survey focuses on the use of performance appraisal (PA) in most organisations in Nigeria. The study actually exposes the way and manner performance appraisal is done in most organisations in Nigeria which is characterized with bias. The study findings showed that employees have good knowledge of PA but their attitude towards it is not positive because of the way it is done. Also, the effects of performance appraisal on employees and the workplace at large were measured and lastly, the attendant effects of PA in organisations in Nigeria were recorded. It concluded that if all the stakes must benefit from PA, PA must be carried out without bias always caused demonstrated by the management from Abuja to appraise the staff in the companies. They already meet and conclude on the number of staff to benefit from the exercise each year.      Key words: Appraisal, performance, organisation, goals, employee