The document discusses performance management. It defines performance management as the continuous process of identifying, measuring, developing, and aligning employee and team performance with organizational goals. An ideal performance management system is strategic, thorough, practical, meaningful, specific, identifies effective and ineffective performance, is reliable, valid, acceptable and fair, inclusive, open, correctable, standardized, and ethical. It should also be integrated with other HR activities like training, workforce planning, and compensation.
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PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCE
MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT
Herman AguinisHerman Aguinis
Herman Aguinis, University of Colorado at Denver
PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCE
MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT
Herman AguinisHerman Aguinis
2. Herman Aguinis, University of Colorado at Denver
Performance Management in Context:Performance Management in Context:
OverviewOverview
Definition of Performance Management (PM)
The Performance Management Contribution
Disadvantages/Dangers of Poorly-implemented PM
systems
Definition of Reward Systems
Aims and role of PM Systems
Characteristics of an Ideal PM system
Integration with Other Human Resources and
Development Activities
3. Herman Aguinis, University of Colorado at Denver
Performance Management: DefinitionPerformance Management: Definition
Continuous Process of
Identifying performance of individuals and teams
Measuring performance of individuals and teams
Developing performance of individuals and teams
and
Aligning performance with the strategic goals of the
organization
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PM is NOT performancePM is NOT performance appraisalappraisal
PM
Strategic business
considerations
Ongoing feedback
So employee can
improve performance
Driven by line manager
Performance appraisal
Assesses employee
Strengths &
Weaknesses
Once a year
Lacks ongoing feedback
Driven by HR
5. Herman Aguinis, University of Colorado at Denver
Contributions of PMContributions of PM
For EmployeesFor Employees
The definitions of job and success are clarified
Motivation to perform is increased
Self-esteem is increased
Self-insight and development and enhanced
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Contributions of PMContributions of PM
For ManagersFor Managers
Supervisors views of performance are
communicated more clearly
Managers gain insight about subordinates
There is better and more timely differentiation
between good and poor performers
Employees become more competent
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Contributions of PMContributions of PM
For Organization/HR FunctionFor Organization/HR Function
Organizational goals are made clear
Organizational change is facilitated
Administrative actions are more fair and
appropriate
There is better protection from lawsuits
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Disadvantages/Dangers ofDisadvantages/Dangers of
Poorly-implemented PM SystemsPoorly-implemented PM Systems
for Employeesfor Employees
Lowered self-esteem
Employee burnout and job dissatisfaction
Damaged relationships
Use of false or misleading information
9. Herman Aguinis, University of Colorado at Denver
Disadvantages/Dangers ofDisadvantages/Dangers of
Poorly-implemented PM SystemsPoorly-implemented PM Systems
for Managersfor Managers
Increased turnover
Decreased motivation to perform
Unjustified demands on managers resources
Varying and unfair standards and ratings
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Wasted time and money
Unclear ratings system
Emerging biases
Increased risk of litigation
Disadvantages/Dangers ofDisadvantages/Dangers of
Poorly-implemented PM SystemsPoorly-implemented PM Systems
for Organizationfor Organization
11. Herman Aguinis, University of Colorado at Denver
Reward Systems: DefinitionReward Systems: Definition
Set of mechanisms for distributing
Tangible returns
and
Intangible or relational returns
As part of an employment relationship
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Tangible returnsTangible returns
Cash compensation
Base pay
Cost-of-Living & Contingent Pay
Incentives (short- and long-term)
Benefits, such as
Income Protection
Allowances
Work/life focus
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Intangible returnsIntangible returns
Relational returns, such as
Recognition and status
Employment security
Challenging work
Learning opportunities
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Returns and Their Degree of DependencyReturns and Their Degree of Dependency
on the Performance Management Systemon the Performance Management System
Return
Cost of Living Adjustment
Income Protection
Work/life Focus
Allowances
Relational Returns
Base Pay
Contingent Pay
Short-term Incentives
Long-term Incentives
Degree of Dependency
Low
Low
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
High
High
High
15. Herman Aguinis, University of Colorado at Denver
Purposes of PM Systems:Purposes of PM Systems:
OverviewOverview
Strategic
Administrative
Informational
Developmental
Organizational maintenance
Documentation
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Strategic PurposeStrategic Purpose
Link employee behavior with organizations
goals
Communicate most crucial business strategic
initiatives
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Administrative PurposeAdministrative Purpose
Provide information for making decisions re:
Salary adjustments
Promotions
Retention or termination
Recognition of individual performance
Layoffs
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Informational PurposeInformational Purpose
Communicate to Employees:
Expectations
What is important
How they are doing
How to improve
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Developmental PurposeDevelopmental Purpose
Performance feedback/coaching
Identification of individual strengths and
weaknesses
Causes of performance deficiencies
Tailor development of individual career path
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Organizational Maintenance PurposeOrganizational Maintenance Purpose
Plan effective workforce
Assess future training needs
Evaluate performance at organizational level
Evaluate effectiveness of HR interventions
21. Herman Aguinis, University of Colorado at Denver
Documentational PurposeDocumentational Purpose
Validate selection instruments
Document administrative decisions
Help meet legal requirements
22. Herman Aguinis, University of Colorado at Denver
Characteristics of an Ideal PM SystemCharacteristics of an Ideal PM System
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Congruent with organizational strategyCongruent with organizational strategy
Consistent with organizations strategy
Aligned with unit and organizational goals
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ThoroughThorough
All employees are evaluated
All major job responsibilities are evaluated
Evaluations cover performance for entire
review period
Feedback is given on both positive and
negative performance
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PracticalPractical
Available
Easy to use
Acceptable to decision makers
Benefits outweigh costs
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MeaningfulMeaningful
Standards are important and relevant
System measures ONLY what employee can
control
Results have consequences Evaluations
occur regularly and at appropriate times
System provides for continuing skill
development of evaluators
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SpecificSpecific
Concrete and detailed guidance to
employees
whats expected
how to meet the expectations
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Identifies effective and ineffective performanceIdentifies effective and ineffective performance
Distinguish between effective and ineffective
Behaviors
Results
Provide ability to identify employees with
various levels of performance
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ReliableReliable
Consistent
Free of error
Inter-rater reliability
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ValidValid
Relevant (measures what is important)
Not deficient (doesnt measure unimportant
facets of job)
Not contaminated (only measures what the
employee can control)
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Acceptable and FairAcceptable and Fair
Perception of Distributive Justice
Work performed evaluation received reward
Perception of Procedural Justice
Fairness of procedures used to:
Determine ratings
Link ratings to rewards
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InclusiveInclusive
Represents concerns of all involved
When system is created, employees should help
with deciding
What should be measured
How it should be measured
Employee should provide input on performance
prior to evaluation meeting
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Open (Open (NoNo Secrets)Secrets)
Frequent, ongoing evaluations and feedback
2-way communications in appraisal meeting
Clear standards, ongoing communication
Communications are factual, open, honest
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CorrectableCorrectable
Recognizes that human judgment is fallible
Appeals process provided
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StandardizedStandardized
Ongoing training of managers to provide
Consistent evaluations across
People
Time
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EthicalEthical
Supervisor suppresses self-interest
Supervisor rates only where she has sufficient
information about the performance dimension
Supervisor respects employee privacy
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Integration with other Human ResourcesIntegration with other Human Resources
and Development activitiesand Development activities
PM provides information for:
Development of training to meet organizational
needs
Workforce planning
Recruitment and hiring decisions
Development of compensation systems
Editor's Notes
#13: Base pay Hourly wages Salary Cost-of-Living & Contingent Pay Usually permanent increases in pay based on either cost of living or performance Covered in more detail in Module 11 Incentives (short- and long-term) Used to increase performance E.g., bonuses (short term) or stock options/ownership (long term) Income Protection Sometimes required under law, such as Social Security (what about unemployment insurance in the USA?) Disability pay, medical insurance, pension plans, savings plans Allowances E.g., housing transportation (e.g., company provides car)
#14: Work/life focus (to help employee balance work/home life) Such as vacation time, flextime and telecommuting, services (e.g., counseling, financial planning, fitness activities) Relational Returns Such as recognition, status, employment security, challenging work, opportunities to learn, opportunities to form personal relationships
#17: Note: the following is slide used before (some of this is not in Module 1) Links employee activities with organizations mission and goals Identifies results and behaviors needed to carry out strategy Maximizes extent employees exhibit those behaviors and results Only 13% of organizations use PM to communicate organizational purpose and goals