Appraising the performance of staff is increasingly considered to be an essential element of effective management in organizations. This book aims to provide a comprehensive guide to managing performance appraisal systems. It combines an examination of current theory with practice in organizations, which should make it useful for human resource professionals. Key issues covered include identifying the objectives of appraisals, designing appraisal systems, choosing the right method of appraisal, selecting the personnel to be involved, communicating appraisals to staff and monitoring the effectiveness of appraisal systems. The book should be of interest to HRM/personnel professionals, line managers, 3rd year and MBA HRM students and students on IPM Stage 2.