Discussion #1

What are some common performance issues (at least 3) discussed in the readings or that you found online? What is HR's role in handling these issues? Use a minimum of two references.

Discussion #2

Name and describe three best practices for a performance evaluation system.

Use at least one reference to support your remarks.

What are the important aspects of an improvement plan? Why are these so important? Read (and respond to) another student's take on best practices.

Wk6 RW Question #3

In your own words, but using/citing a reference you find, write a short paragraph describing Theories X and Y. Comment on how pervasive one or the other (or both) are in an organization with which you are familiar. Read another student's response.

Wk6 RW Question #4

Performance Plans and Performance Reviews

Assume for a moment the three part assertion that (a) managers hate writing and conducting employee reviews; (b) employees hate writing self-assessments and being reviewed; (c) there is no empirical data in HR/Management research that shows that performance plans/reviews improve performance.

(1) Reflect for a moment on why (briefly) the performance review process is so pervasive in the discipline of HR.

(2) Consider that you will have to conduct performance reviews on your employees. Let's assume that it is a must. What will you do to improve the chances that the reviews really make a difference in your organization. Read one other student's response.