POTENTIAL APPRAISAL

Promotions A Big Problem! Promotions are given on the basis of

past performance. An assumption is being made that

competence in performing the present role is a sufficient indicator of competence to perform a higher and different role in the organization.

Seniority is given more priority then Younger Talents.

What do you mean by Potential Appraisal?

POTENTIAL APPRAISAL

Qualities that exist Evaluation and can be developed

• Beyond the Present Role.

Definition:- Potential appraisal is concerned with

identifying the potential of an employee for future development and promotion in the organization.

Objective:- To identify the potential of a given employee

to occupy higher positions in the organizational hierarchy and undertake higher responsibility.

Potential Appraisal – what’s the need ?

inform employees about their future prospects;

help the organization chalk out of a suitable succession plan;

update training efforts from time to time;

advise employees about what they must do to improve their career prospect

ASSESSMENT CENTER An Assessment center is a comprehensive,

standardized procedure in which multiple assessment techniques such as situational exercise and job simulation are used to evaluate the individual employee for a variety of decisions.

Most frequently the approach has been used for individuals being considered for selection, promotion, placement or special training and development in management.

TOOLS USED Psychometric Tests Interviews- background interviews,

critical incident/situational interviews Leaderless Group Discussions In basket Techniques Management Games Role Plays Presentations

PROCEDURE USED

Observation and Individual Assessor Rating

Assessor’s Discussions Consultants Role CEO’S Role

Organizations Using Assessment Center Practice: SAIL Escorts TISCO Aditya Birla Castrol (India) Cadbury Wipro Siemens

Potential Appraisal In Indian Organizational Context

Examples of Organization using Potential Appraisal’s:

CROMPTON GREAVES LTD. BPL Dr. REDDY

Steps to be followed for a good potential appraisal system Role Descriptions Qualities required to perform the roles Indicator of Qualities - Rating by Others - Psychological Tests - Simulation Games and Exercises - Performance Appraisal Records Organizing the System Feedback on Potential Appraisal for

Career Dev.

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