This paper has identified main factors of PA from the previous pieces of literature and prioritized the most influencing factors affecting PA such as purpose (PAP), criteria (PAC), leadership (PAL), and methods of evaluations (PAE) on employee’s motivation as well as their relationships with job performance. Besides, the study sought to fill the literature gap on the performance management field in the context of Qatar for future research. | The effect of performance appraisal on job performance in governmental sector The mediating role of motivation