Research Project: Select an Organization

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 first part of your research project by identifying and describing an appropriate organization to use as your basis for research.

For this activity, complete Part One of your project. Write a short paper that identifies and describes an organization you will use for your research 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.

Things to Remember!

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

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