appraisalbased
AppraisalBased, also spelled appraisal-based, is a performance management approach in which decisions about rewards, promotions, and development are primarily driven by systematic employee appraisals. The concept emphasizes the collection and use of objective data—such as key performance indicators, competency ratings, and goal attainment—to formulate a transparent assessment. Originating in the early 1990s, the methodology was developed as an alternative to the traditional, often informal, seniority‑based promotion systems that dominated many organisations. Early adopters were large multinational corporations seeking to align human‑resource practices with strategic objectives and regulatory compliance.
In practice, an AppraisalBased system typically involves multiple steps: the establishment of clear performance criteria, the
Critics argue that the method can become overly bureaucratic and may obscure contextual factors that influence