Needs for a Sound Promotion Policy

The first requirement of a sound promotion policy is that it must provide for uniform distribution of promotional opportunities throughout the organization. Ii other words, the ratio of internal promotions to recruitment must be the same at various levels in all departments. If this ratio differs considerable; from one   department to another, the morale of employees may b seriously impaired in the department known for its low ratio a promotions.  Secondly, a sound promotion policy must clearly state to manager and all other employees in advance about the opportunities for advancement. organization’s generally make use of various types of chart for this purpose. These charts variously known as "opportunity chart.'" of 'promotion charts" do not promise or guarantee the promotion of a individual. They merely point out how various positions  in th organization are related to each other. The third requirement for such a policy is to have some definite system for the selection of the employees who are to be promoted. This  obviously calls for having a set of definite criteria for the purpose. This makes the process fair and objective.

            Fourthly and finally, a sound promotion policy must provide for suitable system of follow-up, counseling and review. For example, after couple of months either the personnel manager or the departmental head should hold a brief interview with the promoted manager or personnel himself/herself or discuss with the concerned superior to know aboi his/her performance in the newly promoted post. All promotions should be made for a trial period so that in case the promotion is not four capable of handling the job he can be reverted to his former post on the former pay scale.