Effectiveness of Electronic Employee Performance Management Systems in the UAE Public Sector

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is in the midst of tremendous economic development. With a rapidly changing economy, it is increasingly important for this expatriate dependent country to start equipping a modern native workforce with the skills required to enter the work place. UAE impressive economic diversification programs, including expanding commercial infrastructure, advancement in the banking sector, development in educational programs, tourism and hydrocarbon natural resources are fuelling growth and helping the country prepare for a more challenging position on the world economic arena. This paper outlines the effectiveness of Electronic Employee Performance Management Systems (E-PMS) within the UAE federal government organizations. This paper also investigates the current situation of using manual and traditional as well as electronic performance management systems and covers the managers’ and employees’ attitudes towards using E-PMS. The research reveals that E-PMS identify major components that have a dramatic impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of governmental operations such as exploring the advantages of using such systems in accelerating the accomplishment of jobs objectives and facilitating employee performance evaluation and monitoring.