Individual Work Plan (IWP) in Royal University of Bhutan: Challenges Faced by the Supervisors and Academics

Yeshi Pelden, Sonam Dema and Purnendu Basu

Bhutan Journal of Business and Management, 2025

Abstract: Individual Work Performance (IWP) enhances accountability by aligning individual goals with organizational objectives. Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) adapted the IWP as a core element of its Performance Management System, with the aim of promoting professionalism, supporting evidence-based management, and ensuring a comprehensive measure of individual performance. This study attempted to assess the challenges faced by both academic staff and immediate supervisors regarding the IWP across eight constituent colleges under RUB. The data were analyzed using regression analysis, ANOVA, and Principal Component Analysis (PCA). The results indicate that, from the perspective of academic staff, factors such as Objectivity in Performance Appraisal (OPA), Fairness of Assessment (FOA), and time-consuming (TC) factors have a significant influence on IWP. Whereas, from the perspective of supervisors, the main challenge is the personnel relationship with the faculty members. The study concludes that the IWP system faces significant structural and perceptual hurdles. The study suggests a revision of the IWP on a regular basis to capture and reflect on users’ feedback.

Keywords: Fairness of Assessment (FOA); Time-consuming (TC); Individual Work Performance (IWP); Objectivity in Performance Appraisal (OPA) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.17102/bjbm.v8.1

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