Research Project - Key Features & Annotated Bibliography

For this course, you will be responsible for completing a research project. The purpose of this project is to study and apply the HR concepts involved in effective performance management systems. You will design a performance management system for an organization. Your research project will be completed in three parts (organization selection, annotated bibliography, and final project). In this module, you will complete the second part of your research project by developing a short paper that provides an overview (key features) of the organization's existing performance management system. Also, you will provide an annotated bibliography of resources that you are considering for use in your final project.

For this activity, complete Part Two of your project. Write a short paper that provides an overview of the organization's existing performance management system. Be sure to include and address the following:

• An overview of the key features of the organization's performance management system.
• A description of how the various processes interrelate.
• An annotated bibliography with at least five credible resources. Use the following resources to develop your annotated bibliography: Annotated Bibliography: What is it? How do you create one?

Things to Remember - Please do Part Two, Part one was done.

Write a short paper 2 to 3 pages in length (not including title and reference pages). APA style with references

Research Project Summary -

Part One - Write a short paper that identifies and describes an organization you will use for your project. Be sure to include and address the following.

• The mission and strategy of the organization
• The products or services of the organization
• The organization's internal strengths and weaknesses
• The external environment in which the organization operates (opportunities and threats)
• Performance management policies and practices

Part Two - Write a short paper that identifies the key features of the organization's performance management system. In addition, develop an annotated bibliography for at least five of the resources you intend to use in the last part of your research project.

Part Three - For the final part in your research project, you will write a paper that summarizes the first two parts of your project that you've already completed. Be sure to address the following.

• A detailed discussion of the organization's existing performance management system
• Recommendations for improvements that will enhance employee engagement and retention
• Recommendations for improving alignment with organizational goals.

Note - For this activity, complete Part Two of your project.