Professional Documents
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Submitted by
Sabbir Imam Jan
ID: 10004317
Submitted to
Ahmad EL-Gohari
Lecturer, School of Management
UWIC
Abstract ..................................................................................................................3
Introduction:...........................................................................................................3
Comparison between two articles:........................................................................3
Conclusion...............................................................................................................7
Reference: ..............................................................................................................8
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Abstract
Introduction:
Performance and reward related to each other. Give employee recognition in way of
pay him bonus or praise as a reward according to his performance. So that others
could get motivated to their work to get the same or better reward. According to
Mudor and Tooksoon(2011) one of the most renowned rewards is job satisfaction. If
an employee is not completely satisfied with his job, it affects his performance so
affects the whole team in short affects organization.
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In both articles the writers depict a clear and concise thought in the abstract that
reader can understand what the article is all about. They clearly described the purpose
of the article, how they have done it means design/ methodology of the article,
findings or problem they find, practical implication and originality.
1st article, author used literature review, survey and case studies for methodology,
they surveyed 173 HR and reward practitioners and also take case studies. These
triangulated tests strengthened the grounded theory approach to find the results more
accurately. They mainly focused on the survey and combine with case study.
(Armstrong M. and Brown D. and Reilly P. 2011)
2nd one, writer focused on literature review and theoretical frame work for their
methodology. They also use 24 semi structured questionnaire and interviews one and
half hour. (Azzone G. And Palermo T. 2011)
1st article writers focused on both government sector and private sector for their
survey like Electrical retailing, accountancy, children’s charity, hotel group,
restaurant chain and technology company etc.
Whereas 2nd article focused only government sector such as Ministry of Justice,
Ministry of economics and finance, Ministry of interior, Ministry of welfare etc.
1st article describe the methodology after introduction which is clearer than the 2nd
article. In the 2nd article they tried to describe performance appraisal and theoretical
frame work. According to me they should emphasize more on the methodology.
In the 1st article writer use a model of the inter-relationships between the components
of evidence-based reward management that is follows:
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The picture shows the complex and varied ways in which evidence-based reward
management works. But the authors argue that an approach which makes appropriate
use of these components will be helpful on many occasions. Using them appropriately
means applying and linking the components in ways which fit the demands of the
situation. (Armstrong M. and Brown D. and Reilly P. 2011)
On the other hand 2nd article writers’ use three phase design that is:
Decision and
design
Implementatio
n
Use
• External pressure
• Power
• Learning
• Communication
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1st article emphasize on effectiveness of reward management and 2nd article focused
on adopt and implement the change for reward management.
None of them describes the various ways of reward practice. There are two types of
reward practices:
• Financial reward(extrinsic)
• Non-financial reward(intrinsic)
In case of findings 1st articles authors explain it clearly that described under following
headings:
1. The incidence of reward evaluation
2. Why organization do or do not evaluate
3. Evaluation criteria and
4. Approaches used by case study organizations to assess reward effectiveness
(Armstrong and Murlis, 2007)
But in the 2nd article it really ambiguous about the findings. Authors tried to describe
the methodology with the findings and problems which is not very clear. They tried to
describe the change, adoption and implementation as a priority. (Azzone G. And
Palermo T. 2011)
In discussion part 1st article writers depict the discussion more depend on overall
approaches than the survey results but clearly explain that how organizations are
trying to adopt the reward strategy and try cope up with the effects of adopting this
new management. (Armstrong M. and Brown D. and Reilly P. 2011)
2nd articles authors discussed the topic based on the case studies result. How the
organizations design and take decision about change in the system, adopt it and
implement it. The external factors played a great role to adopt and implement the
change. (Azzone G. And Palermo T. 2011)
1st article clearly explain the conclusion for better understanding of the reader. The
reward management is strategies that guide the employee towards the better results for
the organization.
2nd article writer tried to explain the conclusion in a systematic manner which is not
that successful.
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Conclusion
Bloom and Milkovich 1995(cited in Armstrong et al, 2011, p.118) noted that: A blend
of theory, research, and practice holds the promise of expanding knowledge about the
forces and processes that shape compensation systems and their links with managers
and organizations.
After analyzing these two articles I find that 1st article is much more organized and
systematic. 2nd article tried to be systematic but in some case ambiguous. Performance
appraisal and reward management are related to each other. Organizations should try
this strategy for the better performance of the employee thus itself. Though both the
articles are on reward and performance management they missed some points like
various kind of reward strategy. They have not described its behavior, advantages and
disadvantages. 1st article used triangulated data that are survey; case studies and
literature review whereas 2nd article focused on case studies and literature review. So
according to me 1st article is clear than the 2nd one.
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Reference: