Performance Appraisal in Nepalese Civil Service Narayan Gopal

Performance Appraisal in Nepalese Civil Service Narayan Gopal Malego

Presentation Outline Provisions Strength Weakness Discussions

Provisions Ø Civil Service Act 2049 and Civil Service Rules 2050 (Provision on ‘Act 24 Ka’ and on ‘Rule 78’) Ø Yearly for non-gazetted and half yearly and yearly for gazetted, Ø Stipulated time for appraisal, Ø Three tiers of appraisal, Ø Same system for all service, Ø Appraisal process,

Use of Performance Appraisal - Promotion, - Training(49`kha`). - Reward (116`ka-3`),

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 Ø Compulsion of submission of form for appraisal, Ø Fill up form and appraise the performance on stipulated time, Ø No chance of manipulation, 3 copies – 1 copy to PSC – 1 copy to Promotion Secretariat – 1 copy to concern office

Cont… Ø Uniformity in system, Ø Three tiers of evaluation, Ø Chance of showing performed activities – self assessment, Ø No use of correcting fluid (no‘tipex’), Ø Free from political interference.

WEAKNESS Ø Closed system/Secret – no feedback from supervisor, no clarification, Ø Subjective appraisal (e. g. QTQC, capacity, secrecy) – Not clear performance standards, – lacks objectivity, indicators, Ø ‘Personal’ rating rather than ‘Performance’ Ø A control tool rather than motivational tool.

Cont… Ø Review committee member–e. g. Jt. Secretary of MOFAGA(? ) Ø Supervisory appraisal system, Ø No relation with job description, Ø No linkage with organizational performance, Ø Formality – large number to be appraised, Ø 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 ?

“IF YOU CAN NOT MEASURE, YOU CAN NOT MANAGE”

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