Discussion 1: "Technology and Performance Management"
Respond to the following:
Select two technology enablers, and evaluate the degree to which each enabler supports the main goals and purposes of performance management. Support your response with two examples of the application of the selected technology in the performance management process.
Propose two challenges that an organization may experience when using technology in its performance management process. Analyze the overall impact of each challenge on an organization's ability to achieve its performance management goals. Suggest one strategy that the organization can use to address each challenge. Justify your response.
Discussion 2: "Future Performance Management Systems"
Respond to the following:
Choose two current worker and workplace trends from the text, and speculate on the primary manner in which each trend may affect the future of performance management. Provide specific examples that illustrate the potential changes in performance management.
Predict three significant changes that workers' characteristics will have on performance management for the next five to ten years. Recommend two approaches for an organization to deal with such changes in an effective manner. Provide a rationale for your response.
Discussion 2: "Plan and Best Practices"
Respond to the following:
Outline a five step plan for designing a performance management program in your current organization or a selected organization of your choice. Elaborate upon each step.
Recommend two best practices for evaluating an individual's or team's performance. Decide on two reward systems that are best aligned with increased performance of the individual or team. Provide a rationale for your response.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.