Performance Management is an important issue in organization performance. The current performance appraisal tool in Hospital Authority is Staff Development Review (SDR), which was implemented since 1994. The objectives of current SDR are focused on development based on the achieved result; strengthen management planning and control process; identify; constructive communication and future appointment decision.
There was no formal review of effectiveness and process of the appraisal along these 25 years. A pilot study was conducted in a local hospital in 2018. The objective is to review the effectiveness, process and implementation of the current appraisal; and comparing the results with the international studies and make recommendations. Assessment the possibility of implementation of latest Worldwide performance management revolution in Hong Kong Public Hospital was also conducted.