Performance Assessment Scoring System PASS

In 1991, PASS was firstly introduced in Hong Kong. It aims at providing an objective means to measure contractors performance according to predefined standards and serves as an instrument for comparing relative performance of individual contractors on a fair and consistent basis (Housing Authority 1996). PASS assessments are carried out through site inspection, desk-top assessments 

As elements are randomly selected by computer and location spots are predefined, the assessment approach used by PASS gives a fair way of performance approach. Contactors generally have the same opinion that the PASS can improve safety. Nevertheless, PASS does not promote everyone s involvement within an organization. And higher tendering chances for those contractors with a higher score in PASS may not lead to better performance. Finally, even the PASS provides a feedback mechanism for contractors to improve their performance, there is no specific development plan to assist or ensure that contractors improve their performance (Chun 2001). 

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