B9MG127-Reinventing Performance Management

Question 1

“Why are organisations moving away from traditional methods of performance management”

Critically discuss the rationale for this trend and the need for best practice when appraising performance.

Question 2

Critically discuss the challenges for the Line Management in their role as coach and a mentor and the impact it may have on employee performance?

Question 3

Critically discuss the challenges organisations are experiencing with retention of employees and how improved performance management techniques may reduce employee turnover?

Question 4

Critically discuss the concept of the psychological contract, the alignment of personal and organisational values and its impact on employee performance?

Question 5

Critically evaluate three of the following topics to organisational performance:

• Emotional intelligence

• Individualism and collectivism

• Organisational culture

• Organisational citizenship

In considering the answer to the above, focus should be on the impact the above can have on the performance of the individual and the management of employee performance.