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Uncovering the role of 'culture' and 'self-image' in determining academics' acceptance of performance appraisal in a Jordanian university context

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  • Arwa Al-Twal
  • Nadine Khair

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Performance appraisal influences decisions made regarding academics. Little is known about academics' perceptions of performance appraisal and why they hold these perceptions. This paper explores the role of 'culture' and 'self-image' in shaping the mindset of academics concerning their acceptance of performance appraisal. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 academics working in a Jordanian university. This study revealed that the norms and traditions, groupings/categorisation, and personal networks within culture influence academics' perceptions and acceptance of performance appraisal. The analysis also showed that self-image is a culturally developed inhibitor that plays a role in creating resistance to evaluation. This paper extends previous research on performance appraisal and brings insights concerning how it should be developed and implemented in a university context. It identifies potential yet critical inhibitors that explain academics' perceptions of the practice, which is of practical interest to management in academic institutions and HR professionals.

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  • Arwa Al-Twal & Nadine Khair, 2023. "Uncovering the role of 'culture' and 'self-image' in determining academics' acceptance of performance appraisal in a Jordanian university context," International Journal of Business Innovation and Research, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 32(2), pages 169-187.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbire:v:32:y:2023:i:2:p:169-187
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