How can an excellent performance management and appraisal system help?

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I. Introduction: Explain 1) the purpose (to present a critical analysis of the system used to evaluate performance in a specific position and organization), 2) The rationale (to see whether the PA system in use meets standards established by experts and whether improvements might be needed to help the organization qualify as an employer of choice), 3) the approach you used (to research the expert scholarly literature on PA and PM and apply it to your position and organization), 4) your key findings and conclusions, and 5) how the balance of this report is organized. (Approximately 150 words)

II. Case Context: A. Your position: Prepare a brief summary (3 to 5 sentences) that describes the job and any gaps between what is evaluated and the actual responsibilities required of the position. B. Current performance appraisal (PA) and performance management (PM) systems: Referencing work from scholarly literature, describe the performance appraisal (PA) system used to evaluate your position and how it fits within your organization's performance management system be sure to explain the following: 1) What the PA system emphasizes and evaluates for your position (i.e., behaviors, attitudes, traits, goals, or some combination thereof). 2) What the organization's approach to PM is. 3) What the relationship is between PA and PM in your organization. 4) The method used to collect information about performance for those in your position. 5) The method used to determine different levels of performance and the final resources of the appraisal. 6) The The approach and method used to provide feedback. (Approx. 250 words)

III. Theoretical Framework - Use the information in Step #4 above to guide development of your theoretical framework. (Approx. 800 words)

IV. Application and Analysis: See Step #5 above. (Approx. 800 words)

V. Conclusions, Recommendations, and Reflections. See Step #6 above. (Approx. 550 words) References