Discussion Questions expected length approx. 250 words per question.
1. Tell us about the performance appraisal system where you work. How often is it done? Which of the approaches discussed in Chapter 8 pertains to the system where you work? What errors or biases have you witnessed? How satisfied overall are you with this system? If applicable, how would you make it more effective? If you are not currently working, refer to a past job or interview someone who is working.
2. On page 378,of the 7th edition of your text, there is a boxed feature on Evidence-Based HR. Most of you are using the 9th edition; so I am attaching a pdf copy of the required reading. Using the concept of threshold, target, and optimal goals, relate the progress to date your team has made on the term paper project. What are examples of threshold, target and optimal goals for your team? As with the example at Children's Hospital, team members must work together to achieve the goals. What behaviors would help your team meet higher level goals?
The book is Human Resource Management (Gaining a Competitive Advantage 9e) by Noe, Hollenbeck, Gerhart and Wright