Performance Appraisal is a yearly practice in organizations around the world. The purpose is to evaluate the employees overall performance during that assessment year. The HR Department of many organizations uses it as a tool to take decisions relating to increment, placement and promotion etc. of the employee. This book on Performance Appraisal is a concise handy reference for both the appraiser and the appraise. This annual practice which is a must routine in most of the organizations is many times dreaded by the appraise, as if it is an annual examination in which one should come out in flying colors.