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    EFFECT OF APPRAISAL TECHNIQUE ON WORKERS PERFORMANCE AT THE FEDERAL CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, (FCDA), ABUJA
    (Department of Public Administration, Nasarawa state University, Keffi., 2019-10-10) Galadima, Anyidasa Osu
    The study examined the effect of performance appraisal technique on workers' performance in the Federal Capital Development Authority. The objectives of the study include; to demonstrate how performance appraisals are carried out at the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA); to determine whether performance appraisal system actually reveals the level of staff Performance in FCDA; to ascertain whether performance appraisal techniques has influences on management decision toward staff promotion; to establish whether performance appraisal is an effective tool for identifying the training needs of an employee in FCDA; and to investigate whether favoritism influences performance appraisal rating in FCDA. Goal theory by Edwin Locke (1962) was adopted as theoretical framework for the study. However, the study adopted survey and documentary research design. The population of the study comprised the staff of Federal Capital Development Authority. Meanwhile, sample size of240 were selected for the study using purpose sampling technique. Both primary and secondary method of data collection were used. Findings from the study revealed that; Annual Performance Evaluation Appraisal Report in Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) is carried out at departmental level; Performance appraisal technique has significant influenced on management decision for staff promotion in FCDA; Management decision for promotion stipulated three years continue review of staff performance appraisal reports to an average of 60% why the written examination usually carry 40%. Performance appraisal also serve as basic tools for identifying some of challenges affecting employees of FCDA in performing their duties and responsibilities and this was as a result of ^inadequate capacity building or regular training for staff of the administration. The study concluded and recommended that; the Management of Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) should ensure Annual Performance Evaluation Appraisal Report is carryout at departmental level with most sincerity in the use of grading methods for all staff of the authority. The Management of Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) should encourage staff to do more so as to upgrade their level of performance from their current grade level D to A & B in subsequent exercise.