PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEMS AND EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT IN IT FIRMS: AN EMPIRICAL AND DECISION-ANALYTICS PERSPECTIVE FROM CENTRAL KERALA
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https://doi.org/10.69980/51kpfq40Keywords:
Performance appraisal, Employee commitment, Organizational justice, Decision making, Information technologyAbstract
In the vibrant Information Technology landscape of Central Kerala, where innovation and efficiency are key, the relationship between performance appraisal and employee commitment is crucial. This study examines this relationship within selected Information Technology companies to provide insights for organizational success and growth. This study is grounded in Social Exchange Theory and Organizational Justice Theory, which explain how fairness, reciprocity, and emotional attachment influence employee commitment. Through a comprehensive exploration of current appraisal practices and employee perceptions, the study investigates the role of clarity of performance criteria, fairness of appraisal process, feedback quality, and opportunities for improvement. Data collected through structured surveys from employees and managers were analyzed using regression analysis. The study contributes to business decision sciences by quantifying human resource performance drivers using regression modeling. The findings reveal that clarity and fairness significantly influence appraisal outcomes, while feedback quality and opportunities for improvement show limited direct impact. Affective commitment emerges as a positive driver of employee commitment, whereas normative commitment shows a negative effect. The study highlights the importance of transparent appraisal systems and emotional engagement. Findings provide data-driven insights for managerial decision-making in Information Technology organizations and strengthen the integration of human resource practices with business analytics.
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