Assessment of open performance review and Appraisal system (opras) practices in public Organisations: A case of morogoro regional secretariat
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Mzumbe University.
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A Dissertation submitted to the School of Public Administration and Management
(SOPAM) in partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Master of
Public Administration (MPA) of Mzumbe University
This study aimed at assessing of Open performance Review and Appraisal System (OPRAS) practices in Public Organization, A Case of Morogoro Regiona Secretariet. The general objective of the study was to examine the OPRAS practices at Morogoro regional secretariat. The study was also set to determine the level to which OPRAS has been exercised at Morogoro Regional Secretariet. Specifically, the study addressed the level to which OPRAS has been exercised, identify internal and external factors influencing OPRAS implementation. Case study research design was adopted. A sample of 45 respondents was used. The data collected analysed and processed by SPSS computer software through the utilization of descriptive statistics where; frequencies, percentages and tables were presented. The study employed qualitative approach, using in-depth interview and questionnaires. The findings from the study indicated that budgetary constraints and poor prioritization of OPRAS have affected its implementation. Also it was reported that there is need of having structured career planning for the smooth running of organisations while providing feedback to the employees with the aim of motivating the person as to eliminate performance deficiencies or to continue performing better as among the factors that influence OPRAS implementation. Again, it was found that in order to complete a satisfactory appraisal, a structured system must be used. The results should leave the appraiser and appraisee clear about the aims, plans and future development objectives, with specific dates for reviews set and adhere to. It is concluded that existing practices and systems should be reviewed to ensure up-todate practices that may enable employees to easily adapt the ways of utilizing OPRAS and its related applications for the betterment of the organisation
This study aimed at assessing of Open performance Review and Appraisal System (OPRAS) practices in Public Organization, A Case of Morogoro Regiona Secretariet. The general objective of the study was to examine the OPRAS practices at Morogoro regional secretariat. The study was also set to determine the level to which OPRAS has been exercised at Morogoro Regional Secretariet. Specifically, the study addressed the level to which OPRAS has been exercised, identify internal and external factors influencing OPRAS implementation. Case study research design was adopted. A sample of 45 respondents was used. The data collected analysed and processed by SPSS computer software through the utilization of descriptive statistics where; frequencies, percentages and tables were presented. The study employed qualitative approach, using in-depth interview and questionnaires. The findings from the study indicated that budgetary constraints and poor prioritization of OPRAS have affected its implementation. Also it was reported that there is need of having structured career planning for the smooth running of organisations while providing feedback to the employees with the aim of motivating the person as to eliminate performance deficiencies or to continue performing better as among the factors that influence OPRAS implementation. Again, it was found that in order to complete a satisfactory appraisal, a structured system must be used. The results should leave the appraiser and appraisee clear about the aims, plans and future development objectives, with specific dates for reviews set and adhere to. It is concluded that existing practices and systems should be reviewed to ensure up-todate practices that may enable employees to easily adapt the ways of utilizing OPRAS and its related applications for the betterment of the organisation
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ASSESSMENT OF OPEN PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND APPRAISAL SYSTEM, (OPRAS) PRACTICES IN PUBLIC