PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM IN STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES IN CARAGA REGION

Management and Commerce

The performance appraisal system is a vital tool for evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of faculty and staff in academic institutions. In the context of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in the Caraga Region, such systems are crucial for maintaining educational quality, fostering accountability, and supporting professional growth. This study investigates the effectiveness of current appraisal system in state universities and colleges in Caraga Region, focusing on the clarity of appraisal criteria, consistency of implementation, timeliness of feedback and fairness and objectivity of evaluations. A total of 269 respondents were surveyed to assess effectiveness of the existing performance appraisal system. Drawing from Social Exchange Theory, Goal Setting Theory, and Expectancy Theory, the study concludes the performance appraisal system is generally effective, especially in terms of clarity and fairness. However, the delayed feedback limits its full developmental potential. Thus, this study recommends state universities and colleges may use a designed performance appraisal system in order to help in their employees’ development. On the other hand, human resource practitioners may evaluate employees fairly and establish a structured feedback timeline to ensure that employees receive timely, actionable insights that support immediate improvement. These findings offer critical implications for designing inclusive, responsive, and sustainable performance appraisal system for state universities and colleges.

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