Manage Performance Management Systems

Assessment 1: Case Study of Precision Technology

Case Questions

1. What is the primary goal Performance Management System (PMS)?

The primary goal PMS is to develop a PMS that drives the performance of the company to achieve its objectives and strategies throughout identification, evaluation and development of the job performance. The aim of a performance management system is to help employees reach their full potential for the benefit of both the employee and the organisation. Having a clear understanding of job expectations, responsibilities, required competencies, regular feedback and the expected behaviours does this.

The employee may feel that they are carrying out their duties for which they are employed, although those above that employee may not think the individual is carrying out those duties satisfactorily. However if nobody informs the employee of the situation, there is no chance of improvement so the management performance system gives a chance of communication.

A performance management meeting organised to discuss the employee performance should be a two way communication at which the employee should be aware: • Know the performance goals that they need to achieve as well as the expected behaviour wanted by the organisation. • An agreed plan of action for the areas of improvement, with a guidelines on how the goals will be measured • Organise of training if needed or wanted by employee • An agreed deadline in which the employer follows up
The goals set should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely. These factors are important because it is vital that employees know what they have to achieve, that is easy to determine, that it is not impossible to achieve and a deadline.
A remuneration and rewards process should be integrated into the performance