Ανάλυση στη στάση υπαλλήλων πολυεθνικών εταιριών ως πρός τα συστήματα αξιολόγησης εργαζομένων-ο βαθμός επιρροής της Εθνικής κουλτούρας.

Abstract

This paper aims at identifying issues regarding international performance appraisal, in the light of empirical investigation into the influence of national culture. This is achieved through the participation of a small sample of Greek employees of a multinational subsidiary. Results are analyzed and cross-checked with cultural theories and international performance appraisal links. Taking into account the small size of the sample, no generalizations will be supported or rejected however an effort to draw inferences is made. Apart from the size bias, it should be taken into consideration that measurement of culture is difficult to achieve, when even its understanding is quite complex. The results support that Greece is a collectivistic, high uncertainty society and low power distance society. However, evidence does not support its low score on achievement orientation. Various areas of performance appraisal such as multisource assessment, relationship with the appraiser and formality of the appraisal system are further discussed in an effort to explain the attitudes of the employees.