Performance evaluation in human resources management: The case of Azerbaijan

With the movement of products, capital and technology in the world markets, with the effect of the expansion of communication and transportation possibilities; The personnel market in Azerbaijan is also gaining a global character. With this research, it is emphasized how important the performance evaluation methods applied in the enterprises in Azerbaijan have gained and put into practice. Like any country in transition, Azerbaijan has utilized its natural resources to build a strong economy, but has successfully diversified its economy and minimized its dependence on oil due to the income generated from these resources. As a result of this strategy, there is a continuous growth trend in the construction, tourism, agriculture, transportation, health, service, information and communication technologies sectors in the country. In general, it is seen that the average age level of workers in Azerbaijan has decreased compared to previous years. As a result of this, it has been observed that the number of young employees and even the number of managers has increased in enterprises, especially in public institutions (Azerbaijan Statistical Institute, 2022). The increase in the young population has an effect on the implementation of modern systems in enterprises. The research aims to explain how often, by which methods and by whom performance evaluation methods are used in Azerbaijani enterprises, the effect of performance evaluation on the efficiency of the institution, whether it motivates employees and the differences in performance evaluation. In this research, it has been tried to find answers to questions such as how performance appraisal, which is the HRM practice of institutions operating in the private and public sectors in Azerbaijan, is made, by whom, and which methods are used.