The effects of 360 degree performance evaluation system on executives in the metal sector

Within the scope of this study, one of the basic dynamics of the economy, the staff of SME firms in Kocaeli is examined and it has been seen that the working structure of the companies in the sector has evolved from the blue - collar workers to the white - collar worker seriously depending on the progress of the technology. Previously, performance evaluation systems, which were used primarily for salary increases, job cuts and personal affairs, seemed enough. Nowadays, there is a growing understanding of the increasing number of white-collar workers and that people are not just "resources" but "valuables". Strategic managerial understanding has shown that employees need to determine not only their present performance but also their future performance and productivity. The result of this study is that it is not possible with the classical performance methods of the outputs expected from performance evaluation systems. With this study, it is revealed that 360 Degree Performance appraisal system provides healthy results in determining the targets, vision and missions of the strategic human resources for the future. Key words: 360degree performance evaluation, metal industry, productivity, anova lsd.,