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Unit Objectives
Performance Assessment: the link to organisational vision, mission and objectives The characteristics of performance assessment Reaction to assessment (acceptance or resistance) The concepts of managing continuous improvement.
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Aligning performance
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Performance is continuous
Managing performance is like a continuous loop. Ending it at any stage can only bring disastrous consequences.
Summary
Performance Assessment determines the direction and records progress. PM is not same as performance appraisals. Vision, Mission and objectives of an organisation are dependent on performance. Possible resistance from employees. Performance Management is a continuous process.
References
Armstrong, M. (2006) Performance Management: Key Strategies and Practical Guidelines, Kogan Page, London. Carnall, C. A (2004) Managing Change in Organisation, 4th edition, FT: Prentice Hall, England Lynch, R (2006) Corporate Strategy, Financial Times: Prentice Hall, England Jones, P (2007) Managing For Performance: Delivering Results Through Others, Pearson Prentice Hall, England
Quotes on Performance
It is an immutable law in business that words are words, explanations are explanations, promises are promisesbut only performance is reality ~Harold S. Geneen The value of achievement lies in the achieving. ~Albert Einstein