Indian way of appraisal

Disclaimer: The following post is for fun and fun only. Any accidental representation of a similar feeling, past or present or future, is purely coincidental. 

This is an imaginative illustration of how an associate in an Indian IT firm will be appraised - it does not matter if it is mid-year appraisal or year end appraisal - process is the same [duration may vary].

Step 1: Force the associate into water and let him/her to learn swimming, by himself. [aspiring for a challenging career].

Step 2: Evaluate the associate based on his/her ability to climb a tree [challenging for an aspiring career].

Step 3: Share the feedback that he/she had not learned anything in his/her job [with the ample opportunities thrown at his/her disposal] and hence he/she is not eligible and should not expect a pay rise or bonus or a promotion.

OK, now... 

Tough question: what if, in step 1, the associate was made to climb tree? good question - in such scenario, in step 2, the evaluation should be the swimming proficiency. 

Tougher question: what if the associate knows both swimming and climbing trees? no problem - how about horse riding or bungee jumping or witch hunting? there must be something that he/she is not proficient, isn't it? You have to find it. otherwise, why are you even doing the appraisal?

Toughest question: what if the associate is a super human? fire him - he is not a suitable candidate to be in your organization.