Exploring Public Sector Employees' Receptiveness to Modern Performance Management Systems: A Case Study of the Laar Campus of University of Sindh, Pakistan
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https://doi.org/10.70670/sra.v4i1.1992Abstract
This research examines the receptiveness of public sector employees at the University of Sindh, Laar Campus, towards modern performance management systems (PMS). Despite significant investments by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to enhance education quality, public universities in Pakistan continue to rely on outdated appraisal systems, such as the Annual Confidential Report (ACR), which hampers employee performance and organizational efficiency. The study employs a quantitative research methodology, gathering data from 52 employees using a structured questionnaire. Statistical analyses, including reliability tests, ANOVA, and regression, reveal significant relationships between performance support systems, appraisal approaches, and effort-to-performance expectancy with employees' openness to adopting PMS. The findings underscore the necessity of transitioning to contemporary PMS frameworks to improve productivity, motivation, and institutional outcomes in public universities. This study contributes to the discourse on educational reform by providing empirical insights into the factors influencing the adoption of modern appraisal practices in the public sector. The research finds that employees are more likely to adopt the new PMS when they perceive adequate performance support and when they believe their efforts will lead to improved outcomes. The study concludes that enhancing employee support systems, such as training and counseling, is crucial for successful PMS implementation. It recommends that universities invest in these support structures to reduce resistance and facilitate the transition to modern performance management.
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