THE IMPACT OF APPRAISAL METHOD IN THE MOTIVATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES A CASE OF UMUNNEOCHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

Abstract

This research work is the Impact of appraisal method in the motivation of Local government employees in Abia state using Umunneochi Local government as a case study. The study examined the effects of appraisal method in the local government institutions in the state. The mostly considered a good setting method of a performance appraisal appropriate in Local government service. I also examined the effects of political influence and religious sentiments in performance appraisal exercise in employee’s motivation. The study recommends possible principle that should be adopted during appraisal of performance exercise in local government institutions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page

Certification                                                           ii

Dedication                                                             iii

Acknowledgement                                                   iv

Abstract                                                                v

Table of contents                                                    vi

CHAPTER ONE

1.0         Introduction                                             1

1. Background of the study                            1
2. Statement of problems                             5
3. Objectives of the study                              6
4. Research questions                                   7
5. Significance of the study                            7
6. Scope of the study                                   9
7. Limitations  of the study                            9
8. Definition of terms                                    10

CHAPTER TWO

• Literature Review                                      12
• Introduction                                             12
• Meaning of performance appraisal               12
• Effective appraisal interview                       14
• The performance appraisal methods            18  
• Critisms of performance appraisal methods 19
• Factors that determine the choice of method       20

2.7         Factors That Determine the Choice of Method 22

References                                               26                                     

CHAPTER THREE

• Research design and methodology                     27
• Introduction                                             27
• Research design                                       27
• Sources/methods of data collection                    28  
• Population and Sample size                        29
• Sampling technique                                   30
• Validity and reliability of measuring instrument 31
• Method of data  analysis                                   32

CHAPTER FOUR

• Presentation and analysis of data                 33
• Introduction                                             33
• Presentation of data                                  33
• Analysis of data                                        34
• Interpretation of result(s)                          46

CHAPTER FIVE

• Summary, conclusion and recommendation  49
• Introduction                                             49
• Summary of Findings                                50
• Conclusion                                               51
• Recommendation                                      52

References                                               54

Appendix (ces)

Questionnaires

CHAPTER ONE

• INTRODUCTION
• BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

The need for suitable appraisal method in the motivation of employees of local government formed the basis of the study.

Any performance techniques that is in place in any local government determines the work force and productivity of the local government.

There are many methods or techniques of performance appraisal which are drawn below with emphasis in positive and negative effects of each on the employees performance.

Narrative descriptive method: