Staff perception on performance appraisal in Colleges of Education in the Kumasi metropolis of the Ashanti Region of Ghana

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to find out tutors perception on the current appraisal system. Three research questions were raised to give direction to the study. Descriptive design was employed for the study. The target population comprised tutors and Principal of the Colleges of Education in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti Region. Simple random sampling was used to select the tutors. The Principals were selected through the purposive sampling technique. A sample size of 115 participates was used. This comprised 2 Principals and 113 tutors. The main instrument used for gathering data were questionnaire and interview guide. Cronbach alpha was used for the pilot-test and the reliability coefficient obtained was .86. Percentages and frequencies were used to analyze the data with the help of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software version 20.0. Findings from the study revealed that, tutors have knowledge and skills needed to participate in the appraisal exercise. The Principals on the other hand do not follow the current appraisal system. The study revealed that tutors have positive perception on the appraisal system. The recommendation made was that the Ministry of Education should organize regular training on appraisal for Principals of Colleges of Education to equip them with modern skills and knowledge for the appraisal exercise. Principals of colleges of Education in Ghana (PRINCOPS) Sneed to provide a resource persons or specialists in appraisal process to train the tutors during vacation to enable them familiarize themselves with the process.