ABSTRACT
The research provides an evaluation of performance appraisal system in the public service. It provides a structural study on performance appraisal and performance appraisal system. It elucidates the fundamental factors in performance appraisal since improved performance is a basic criterion for individual and organizational growth. The research proffers an analysis of types of performance appraisal systems and its significance while providing a case appraisal of performance appraisal system and the Lagos state civil service.
