IMPACT OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL

Impact Of Performance Appraisal On Organisations Effectiveness



Abstract

This proposal is mainly concerned with the study of evaluation of the impact of performance appraisal on organisations effectiveness in the IKEA company. IKEA is the world's most successful mass-market retailer, selling Scandinavian-style home furnishings and other house goods in 230 stores in 33 countries and hosting 410 million shoppers per year. Starting research from our problem statement we will proceed towards the literarature review and at the end of this proposal we will discuss about methodology of research in detail involving different research methods. This research proposal discusses in detail the background (literature review). Moreover, the objectives of the study and the research questions are presented. Here, vital concepts, questions and assumptions are stated. Finally, the scope and limitation of the study, overview of the methodology used, the significance of the research and definition of terms are discussed.

Table of contents

Abstract2

Table of contents3

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION4

Statement of the problem4

Purpose of the Study4

Significance of the study5

Research Questions5

Research hypothesis6

Scope and Limitations of the Study6

Chapter 2 LITERATURE REVIEW7

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY7

Research Method27

Primary or secondary / Qualitative or Quantitative27

Definition of (Qualitative/Quantitative) Research27

Sample27

Instrument (interview/ Questionnaire)28

Informal, Conversational Interview30

General Interview Guide Approach30

Standardized, open-ended interview30

Closed, fixed-response interview30

Data Collection Method30

Impact Of Performance Appraisal On Organisations Effectiveness

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION

Statement of the problem

IKEA (Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd) is a privately held, international home products retailer that sells flat pack furniture, accessories, and bathroom and kitchen items in their retail stores around the world. The company, which pioneered flat-pack design furniture at affordable prices, is now the world's largest furniture retailer. Now the problem statement to be discussed here is to measure the impact of performance appraisal on organisation's effectiveness in the IKEA company.

Purpose of the Study

Purpose of this will be to find out the methods and techniques used in the company as performance appraisal of the employees of the IKEA company. And furthur how this performance appraisal produces a positive impact on the company's development and production. In 1943, IKEA was founded by Ingvar Kamprad and in 1954, the company managed an asset of 15 co-workers and it bid the start of expansion including a number of furnishing for home, stores and companies. The success of the IKEA is explained through the relationship of the three ideas that are involved in the business - the entrepreneur, the business idea, and the company culture.

Significance of the study

No doubt is about the significance of the study. This study will show its effectiveness while becoming a role model for other companies in the development and giving the human resource a best performance evaluation system alongwith best compensation and benefits in comparison to other companies. From a small furnishing shop in 1943 to more than 140 stores around the world today, Kamprad at the age of 43 makes him one of the world's greatest entrepreneurs. The business idea is focused on the concept of “help create a better everyday life”. The idea of offering a wide range of home furnishings that combine good design, good ...