HC2101 Performance Management Homework- HOLMES INSTITUTE
Learning Outcomes
I. Understanding different methods and levels of measuring performance in organisations
II. Matching people to job requirements - understanding job demands, situational factors and successful recruitment
III. Planning future HR needs taking into account new trends and changes in labour force demographics
IV. Managing poor performing staff and retaining high performing individuals and groups
V. Complying with relevant legal requirements
VI. Demonstrating the capacity to express ideas, concepts and arguments in a logical and coherent written form conforming to relevant standards of academic writing.
VII. Developing team skills
Task
Question I
Tim is a Sales Manager. identify and explain 3 measures which can be used as performance criteria for Sales Managers. If Tim wants to encourage his team to perform highly, what type of performance management system should be implemented and why? Answer this question in 300 words. You must support your discussion by referring to 3 additional academic sources from ProQuest. Harvard Referencing is required and ensure that you reference the sources correctly.
Question II
According to a consulting firm report - Bain and Company, Management Tools and Trends 2015, one of the top ten management tools implemented by companies was the Balanced Scorecard. Many surveyed companies (40%) have indicated that they are satisfied with using the Balanced Scorecard for strategic planning.
Explain the Balanced Scorecard and how the Balanced Scorecard can be used for strategic planning. Answer this question in 300 words. You must support your discussion by referring to 3 additional academic sources from ProQuest. Harvard Referencing is required and ensure that you reference the sources correctly.
Question III
Explain the importance of benchmarking and how benchmarking can be utilised in different areas of HR?
Answer this question in 300 words. You must support your discussion by referring to 3 additional academic sources from ProQuest. Harvard Referencing is required and ensure that you reference the sources correctly.
Question IV
Job analysis is an important concept for HR managers. Explain the differences between job analysis, job description and person specification. Name three key methods of undertaking a job analysis, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each method. Answer this question in 300 words. You must support your discussion by referring to 3 additional academic sources from ProQuest. Harvard Referencing is required and ensure that you reference the sources correctly.
Question V
There are certain standards which recruitment methods must meet to be effective. Outline and describe the five standards. Answer this question in 300 words. You must support your discussion by referring to 3 additional academic sources from ProQuest. Harvard Referencing is required and ensure that you reference the sources correctly.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.