The success of any organization depends on the quality and characteristics of its employees. The employees
become a significant factor in any organization since they are the heart of the company. Organizations simply
cannot achieve their goals and objectives without them. However, it is a fact that any employee for that matter
needs something to induce him or to look forward to so that he is motivated to work at the best interest of the
company.. This indeed was indicative of the more strategic approach to Human Resource Management (HRM)
policies which sought to connect the aims of the organization to the performance of the individual. The
organization’s key aims, goals and objectives become an embedded part of the process in the performance
management and communicated through the performance appraisal process. (Marchington and Wilkinson, 2005)
Baron et al ( 2005) defend the performance appraisal is “ a more limited approach which involves managers
making top-down assessment and rating the performance of their subordinates at an annual performance
appraisal meeting” .Likewise, Chapman( 2009) said that Important changes relating to age discrimination in UK
employment law became effective in October 2006, with implications for all types of appraisals and job
performance and suitability assessment. Ensure training and materials for appraisals reflect current employment
law. It's helpful to understand these recent laws also if you (young or old) are being appraised. The UK
(consistent with Europe) Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006, effective from 1st October 2006, make