Assessment of The Prospects, Successes and Implementation Challenges of Performance Management System at University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho Ghana.

Abstract

The aim of the study was to assess the prospects, processes, successes and implementation challenges of performance management system of University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS). The study adopted the case - study approach to undertake the research. In all, twenty-five (25) respondents were selected from various units of University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS). The research found that, performance management at the university has brighter prospects and that, the system has a process of implementation and management which has resulted in employee needs’ identification, promotions and efficient service delivery. Further, the study found the absence of feedback, annual system and performance management system conducted for promotional purposes as challenges to the effectiveness of the system. As a result, the research recommends the design and implementation of a feedback system, regular employee assessment system and implementation of effective and efficient performance assessment system instead of mere annual appraisal system in the university.