Performance Appraisal in Nepalese Civil Service Narayan Gopal Malego
Presentation Outline Provisions Strength Weakness Discussions
Provisions Civil Service Act 2049 and Civil Service Rules 2050 (Provision on ‘Act 24 Ka’ and on ‘Rule 78’) Yearly for non-gazetted and half yearly and yearly for gazetted, Stipulated time for appraisal, Three tiers of appraisal, Same system for all service, Appraisal process,
Relationship of Performance Appraisal - Promotion, - Reward, - Training.
Promotion on the basis of competency Performance Appraisal ------------- 40 ( 25+10+5 ) Seniority ------------------------------ 30 Edu. Qualification ------------------- 12 Geographical Region ---------------- 16 Training -------------------------------- 2 _______ Total 100
STRENGTH Compulsion of submission of form for appraisal, Fill up form and appraise the performance on stipulated time, No chance of manipulation, 3 copies – 1 copy to PSC – 1 copy to Promotion Secretariat – 1 copy to concern office
Cont… Uniformity in system, Three tiers of evaluation, Chance of showing performed activities – self assessment, No use of correcting fluid (no‘tipex’), Free from political interference.
WEAKNESS Closed system/Secret – no feedback from supervisor, no clarification, Subjective appraisal (e.g. QTQC, capacity, secrecy) – Not clear performance standards, – lacks objectivity, indicators, ‘Personal’ rating rather than ‘Performance’ A control tool rather than motivational tool.
Cont… Review committee member–e.g.Jt.Secretary of MOFAGA(?) Supervisory appraisal system, No relation with job description, No linkage with organizational performance, Formality – large number to be appraised, No SMART ( Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timed ) objectives.
Discussions Performance Appraisal – Secret or Open ? Uniform or varied system of appraisal ? Appraisal from the citizen/stakeholders ? Need of Review Committee ?
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