POTENTIAL APPRAISAL

Meaning: The potential appraisal refers to the appraisal

identification of the hidden talent and skills of the person.
The person might to might not be aware of them.

Example: A good salesman need not to be a good

manager in the sales function since the job of sales
manager require managerial qualities apart from selling
skills.
Definition of potential appraisal

 Potential appraisal is a process of determining an

employee’s strength and weakness with a view to this
as a predictor of his future performance.
 Objectives

1.Identification of employee having capabilities to

perform higher level job.
 Development center to find out suitable.
 Capable employee for promotion.

2.Assessment of general Potential

 Employee attitude
 Level of competency
 Skill appraised
3. Identification of training need of employees
 Skills, knowledge ,abilities

4.Implementing succession planning activities

 Who are suitable for filling in vacant post

5.Assisting employee in personal development process

 Employees strength and weakness
 Feedback/ conselling

6.Helping organization to decide the strategy.

7.Helping organization to survive , grow and
develop.