• Renjitha S V
• Dr Priya K

In today’s dynamic IT environment, where teamwork and adaptability drive organizational success, the 360-degree appraisal system has emerged as a critical tool for holistic performance evaluation. This study explores the factors influencing the effectiveness of 360-degree appraisal systems in software companies. The study also attempts to identify the key factors including demographic factors , experience on employees’approach to multi-source feedback in software firms and also major challenges involved in implementing 360 degree performance appraisal. The study is conducted through questionnaire distributed among 250 employees of selected software companies in Trivandrum District and analysis is done through various statistical test such as Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U. Based on empirical data and literature analysis, the research identifies primary determinants of a successful appraisal system.

360-degree Feedback, Employee Performance, Organizational Culture, Feedback quality, IT management, Appraisal systems

"360 PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM IN SOFTWARE COMPANIES: EVALUATING IMPLEMENTING CHALLENGES AND PERFORMANCE OUTCOME", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no.d461-d467, October-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510365.pdf

"360 PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM IN SOFTWARE COMPANIES: EVALUATING IMPLEMENTING CHALLENGES AND PERFORMANCE OUTCOME", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no. ppd461-d467, October-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510365.pdf