Some of the major features of Appraisal by Results are as follows:

• The basis of such appraisal is based on performance against mutually agreed targets

• It is a method of continuous performance of each individual staff through feedback, guidance and counseling in periodical meetings throughout the year

• It aims to develop the staff performance instead of merely evaluating it nor using to pin-points the weakness of the staff.

• As it is based on mutually agreed targets between the staff and his/her supervisor, it is actually a participative method of performance appraisal.

• The mutually agreed targets are agreed in advance re: at beginning of the year and an agreed programme is evolved