Performance Management: Evaluation & Future Development.

Performance Management: Evaluation, Development, and Future Perspectives

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1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the concept and impact of performance management in a national and international context.

2. Critically evaluate the different strategies for and approaches to the development of employee performance management strategy, policy and practice.

3. Demonstrate detailed mastery of coaching, analytical and problem solving skills.

4. Critically evaluate the range of strategies for dealing with under performers and developing an appreciation for the need to build a culture of ongoing feedback and coaching.

5. Critically appraise the changing face of performance management in-line with ethical and sustainable business practice.

To assess students’ understanding of the concepts involved in performance management and how these are applied in practice.

This assignment is broken into two parts, equally weighted; 50 marks each

a.You are required to research and analyse relevant academic literature concerning one of the topics below. You must present a comprehensive fully referenced academic research paper on this area. The use of substantial secondary research is required to achieve the optimal understanding of your research topic. In short, a comprehensive critical literature review and full assessment of the area must be evident.
Word Count: 2500 words.

10% flexibility in word count will be permitted, either below the minimum or above the maximum, with no penalty being incurred.

Word counts outside these limits will incur an automatic 10% penalty of the final mark, regardless of quality of content.

Please ensure the final correct word count, excluding appendices and bibliography is clearly indicated on the front cover of your assignment.

Topics:

1.Evaluating the effectiveness of performance management
2.Analysing and assessing Performance
3.The importance of providing meaningful feedback
4.The value of coaching in today’s workplace
5.The future of Performance management (50 marks)

b. Critically analyse your chosen topic above in the context of an organisation (using your current employer, previous employer or case study from the literature) and appraise its contribution/potential contribution to the strategic human resource management function within that organisation. (2500 words) (50 marks)

(Total: 100 marks)

	Part (a)	% marks available
Content and structure	Critical analysis of the topic selected. Elaboration and justification of points/arguments made and conclusions reached. Logical organisation and presentation of the paper Fluent sentences, clear transitions, and effective paragraph structure.	20
Sources	Sufficient number of sources Variety of sources. Legitimacy of sources. Currency of sources. Relevance to academic title/topic. Comprehensive coverage of current academic thinking in the area.	20
Language and style	Appropriate vocabulary, formal academic tone. Correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, page numbering.	5
Referencing	Use of Harvard style for in-text citations. Use of Harvard style for list of references.	5
	Part (b)
Content and structure	Adequately describes the organisation and its environment and justifies its selection. Elaboration and justification of points/arguments made. Logical organisation and presentation of the paper Fluent sentences, clear transitions, and effective paragraph structure.	20
Application	Clear application of relevant theoretical and academic concept(s) to the chosen organisation Extensive use of examples Evidence of understanding of the aforementioned theoretical and academic concepts In depth appraisal of its contribution/potential contribution to the strategic human resource management function within the chosen organisation.	20
Language and style	Appropriate vocabulary, formal academic tone. Correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, page numbering.	5
Referencing	Uses Harvard style for in-text citations. Uses Harvard style for list of references.	5