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Performance Management PMP 612S

PRESENTED BY: FIINA SHIMANENI VATUVA

Purpose of the session

The purpose of this session is to: • Identify the challenges you are experiencing in

the learning process; and • The unanswered questions in the different

learning units. • Summarize the main learning outcomes in each

chapters

Learning framework

Study Unit 7: Reward Systems

Study Unit 6: Gathering Performance Information

Study Unit 5: Measuring Results and Behaviours

Study Unit 4: Defining Performance and choosing a Measurement Approach

Study Unit 3: Performance Management and Strategic Planning

Study Unit 2: Performance Management Process

Study Unit 1: Performance Management and Reward Systems

Learning framework – Key aspects

Study Unit 1 Performance Management and Reward Systems

in Context

• Definition of Performance Management (PM) • Distinguish PM from Perf Appraisal • The Performance Management Contribution • Disadvantages/Dangers of Poorly Implemented PM Systems • Definition of Reward Systems • Purposes of PM Systems • Characteristics of an Ideal PM System • Integration with Other Human Resources and Development Activities

Learning framework – Key aspects (cont.)

Study Unit 2 Performance Management Process

• Prerequisites • Performance Planning • Performance Execution • Performance Assessment • Performance Review • Performance Renewal and

Recontracting

Learning framework – Key aspects (cont.) Study Unit 3

Performance Management & Strategic Planning

• Definition and Purposes of Strategic Planning • Linking Performance Management to the Strategic Plan

• Strategic Planning • Developing Strategic Plans at the Unit Level • Job Descriptions • Individual and Team Performance • Mission • Vision

• Building Support

Learning framework – Key aspects (cont.) Study Unit 4

Defining Performance and

Choosing a Measurement Approach

• Defining Performance • Determinants of Performance • Performance Dimensions • Approaches to Measuring

Performance

Learning framework – Key aspects (cont.)

Study Unit 5 Measuring Results and Behaviours

• Measuring Results • Identify accountabilities • Set objectives • Determine standards of performance

• Measuring Behaviors • Identify competencies • Identify indicators • Choose measurement system

Learning framework – Key aspects (cont.)

Study Unit 6 Gathering Performance Information

• Appraisal Forms • Characteristics of Appraisal Forms • Determining Overall Rating • Appraisal Period and Number of

Meetings

Learning framework – Key aspects (cont.)

Study Unit 7 Reward Systems and Legal Issues

• Reward Systems • Legal Issues

Exam Paper Layout Two sections: • Section A: 75% Marks ranging from 3-20 Chapter 5-7

• Section B: 25% Marks ranging from 7-10 Chapter 1-4 There is at least one question taken from each of these chapters (1-4). To narrow down your reading, I have highlighted the areas (in red) which you must not concentrate on.

Tips for writing an examination paper

Step 1: • Read the guidelines and requirements of the examination paper before you start answering the questions.

Step 2: • Read the question carefully. Step 3: • Determine what is expected of you. This implies you need to:

o Identify the action verb in the questions; o Identify the topic the question is dealing with; and o Review the mark allocation for the questions.

Step 4: • Plan your response according to the requirements and mark allocation. Ensure that you know the technical requirements of an essay, report and presentation.

Step 5: • Read the answer/response carefully to ensure that it is correct and that you have answered it comprehensively.