...Performance Management: Its Definition and Benefits for Organizations and Its Employees Jelissa Edwards Management 0100 Sasha Chatar October 24, 2014 Performance management is understood to be an ongoing process that manages employees and staff performance in alignment with the organization’s overall goals and performance. It is also understood that the aim is to help employees and staff members understand how their skills and efforts contribute to the organization. The management of performance within an organization can be of benefit to the organization and its employees in various ways. It can provide clear accountability and improve productivity for organizations as well as removing doubt by providing a clear understanding of expectations and motivating employees. THE DEFINITION OF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Michael Armstrong, former Chief Examiner of the Chartered Institute of Personal Development (CIPD), defines performance management as “a systematic process for improving organizational performance by developing the performance of individuals and teams. It is a means of getting better results from the organization, teams and individuals by understanding and managing performance within an agreed framework of planned goals, standards and competence requirements.”1 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT BENFITS FOR ORGANIZATIONS AND EMPLOYEES Organization Benefits Performance management is carried out through the use of performance assessments— also known as performance...
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...history public relations many definitions are changing. Historian Daniel J. Boorstin is quoted as saying, "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public relations officers," Public relations is an art and involves careful consideration and creativity on the part of the public relations representative. The job of any good PR rep is to communication a message to the public the organization represented wants to convey. This paper will (a) introduce and examine three definitions of public relations, (b) introduce a newly constructed definition of public relations, and (c) compare and contrast definitions of public relations. Three definitions of Public Relations Two-Way Communication The first definition comes from The Practice of Public Relation, Tenth Edition. According to Seital (2007), “Public relations is a planned process to influence public opinion, through sound character and proper performance, based on mutually satisfactory two-way communication” (p. 4). The first aspect of this definition says, “Planned.” The act of public relations is a deliberate process planned by an organization. The next aspect of this definition is, “Process to influence.” The process to influence means to have an effect. The framework of public relations is to have an influence or an effect on the public. The next aspect of this definition is “two-way communication.” The core of public relations is a two-way communication between the organization and the public. The sender...
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...charge of publicity and gaining attention. This definition alone can have several meanings. One meaning could be the intent to gain free publicity and attention through news and word of mouth. Another meaning could include the placement of media such as print, radio, and television. Sometimes media buying is handled through the marketing department, or as a joint venture between the two departments. These examples help explain the ambiguity behind the definition of PR. This enigma has attracted much attention from practitioners in the field, and a few main opinions have emerged as to PR’s purpose (Strong, 2011). The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) has attempted to define PR as an official definition for the industry. To do that, the PRSA created a loose definition that could be applied to many widely held concepts of the function of PR. A PRSA National Assembly decreed the official definition of PR to be, “public relations helps an organization and its publics adapt mutually to each other” (2011, para 3). The PRSA adds further clarity to this definition be explaining the word organization was chosen to convey the idea that PR is a concept that can be used by many organizations not just businesses. The word ‘publics’ is used to include every stakeholder of an organization, not just the target markets. The PRSA also stresses the function of PR to anticipate and interpret any public opinion that may effect the organization, counsel management about the ramifications of...
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...Knowledge Management? 1.1 Part (a) The definition by Wiig (2004) is objectified and externalized in the sense that it does view knowledge management as a collective responsibility. According to the definition, knowledge is considered as an asset of an enterprise and as to such; there is no special emphasis on the knowledge held by a single individual. Instead, knowledge is managed for the collective benefit of an enterprise. On the contrary, the definition by Corso et al. (2006, p.210) portrays knowledge management to be subjective and personal. The definition lays focus on the creation of an environment for knowledge acquisition and sharing. It therefore implies that it is upon an individual to utilize the environment to learn or gain knowledge. Moreover, the definition by Wiig (2004) is more relevant to practice as it encourages the building, renewal and application of knowledge in order to make an enterprise to benefit from its intellectual and knowledge assets. The argument here is that according to the definition, knowledge should be applied or put to practice. In the same respect, the definition by Corso et al. (2006, p.210) is more theory-oriented. It is more relevant to theory in the sense that it talks about encouraging people to share knowledge and learn. It should be noted that it is difficult to detect whether one is learning or not. Also, some people would not be willing to share what they know. Both the two definitions of knowledge management are specifically...
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...Definition No 1" Organizational behavior is a field of study that investigates the impact that individual groupsand structure have on behavior within organizations for the purpose of applying such knowledgetoward improving an organizational effectiveness. "Source : The Broker URL : http://tobing78.blogspot.com/2008/10/define-and-explain-organizational.html Accessed on : January 07, 2010 @ 5:22 AM Definition No 2“ Actionsandattitudesof individualsandgroupstoward one another and towards theorganization as a whole, and its effect on theorganization'sfunctioning and performance .”Source : Business Dictionary.com URL: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/organizational-behavior.html Accessed on : January 07, 2010 @ 5:28 AM Definition No 3“ Organizational behavior is a science that not only trains employees inorganizational behavior for particular situation rather it educates them inorganizational behavior. This means that it is an academic study of organization ”. Source : Blurt it URL :http://www.blurtit.com/q499703.html Accessed on : January 07, 2010 @ 5:34 AM Definition No 4“ Organizational Behavior (OB) is the study and application of knowledge about how people, individuals, and groups act in organizations. ”Source : NW link URL : http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/leader/leadob.html Accessed on : January 07, 2010 @ 5:44 AM Definition No 5“ Organizational Behavior studies encompasses the study of organizations from multipleviewpoints...
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...Defining Marketing April E. Newsom University of Phoenix March 19, 2012 Introduction Good marketing is the key reason organizations are successful. This report will go over three definitions of marketing. The first will be my personal definition, and there will be two other sources for their definition of marketing. The next part will be the explanation of why marketing is important for organizational success. Finally the paper will give a few examples to explain the importance of marketing. Personal definition of marketing and definitions from two different sources for marketing My personal definition of marketing is the strategy an organization uses to sell their products. There is much involved in coming up with a marketing plan for organizations, such as the best form of advertising and how to present a product so the customers will want to purchase this product instead of someone else’s. First definition, according to one article from the electronic readings for this week, marketing includes the activities of all those engaged in the transfer of goods from producer to consumer, not only those who buy and sell directly, wholesale, and retail but also those who develop, warehouse, transport, insure, finance, or promote the product, or otherwise have a hand in the process of transfer (Marketing, 2008). Second definition, marketing is the performance of activities that seek to accomplish an organization’s objectives by anticipating customer or client needs and directing...
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...THE CONCEPT OF ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION A: WHAT IS ADMINISTRATION First definition: “Administration can be defined as the activities of groups cooperating to accomplish common goals”. There are particular key elements of administration. Cooperative: the word cooperative is the first key element in this definition. Human activity is cooperative if it has the effects that would be absent if the cooperation did not take place. * Group Activity: Administration includes activities of more than one individual. * The term ‘cooperative’ is defined in terms of the results of the human activity. When two men together roll a stone which neither of them could roll alone they are cooperating. * Thus the essence of administration is the utilization of cooperative action for the accomplishment of common goals. * Common goal: the second key element of the above definition is the goal or purpose. * It is the common goal which encourages members to come together. Cooperation among members is possible when they share a common goal. The idea of goal is central to the concept of administration in the sense that if there was not a goal, the members of the group would not come together and cooperate with each other. * Without the formulation of an objective or goal, no one within the group would know what to do and they would not get involved in any activity. * When someone determines the objective and the group is formed, than the group members...
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...statements are one of the most frequently used management tools. Organizations spend thousands of hours and dollars developing mission statements and then more resources again on public relations to unfold them to their stakeholders. This is not surprising when you review the often-stated benefits of mission statements: • To communicate the direction of the organization. • To help make day-to-day operating decisions. • To keep the organization focused. • To motivate employees. Many authors have a variety of beliefs of what should be included in a mission statement. Ireland and Hill (1992) state that the mission statement should include the organizations goals, purpose, product and market scope and philosophical views. Davies and Glaister (1997) believe that it should include the organizations statement of purpose and inspirational view for the future. While Jamieson and Justice (1999) state that the framework for the development of a mission statement should begin with the organizations primary purpose, target market, core products or services, critical values and measures of success. One of the better practical definitions has been provided by Bartkus, Glassman and McAfee (2000) who basically state a mission statement is a statement to communicate a description of the firm to its current and prospective stakeholders to determine if they want to be involved with it. The reality is, there is no one agreed definition of what should and should not be included in a mission statement...
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...20/20: A Vision for the Future of Counseling: The New Consensus Definition of Counseling David M. Kaplan American Counseling Association Vilia M. Tarvydas The University of Iowa Samuel T. Gladding Wake Forest University Author Note David M. Kaplan, Professional Affairs, American Counseling Association; Vilia M. Tarvydas, Department of Rehabilitation and Counselor Education, The University of Iowa; Samuel T. Gladding, Department of Counseling, Wake Forest University. The authors wish to thank Jason Wilke for his assistance. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to David Kaplan, American Counseling Association, 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. E-mail: dkaplan@counseling.org Abstract With the promulgation of the 20/20 consensus definition of counseling, there is finally profession-wide clarity as to what it means to engage in professional counseling. This article describes the development and discusses the implications of the definition: Counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals. The 20/20 consensus definition of counseling has been endorsed by 29 major counseling organizations. Keywords: counseling, definition, 20/20, consensus, professional identity 20/20: A Vision for the Future of Counseling: The New Consensus Definition of Counseling For well over half a decade, the counseling profession has been...
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...The purpose of this paper is to define public relation and identify some reasons why so many different definitions exist in our modern society. As well as to categorize the different definition and how they interrelate. The initial thoughts that were gathered regarding public relation is that it is a planned process to stimulate the thinking of an audience by offering a solid character that displays sound judgment, which is achieved by a communicating with the audience to persuade there thinking. As further research were conducted the idea that few words can define such a broad concept became infrequent, which demonstrated that further research and in-depth thinking was necessary. Although common thinking would align marketing with public relations the two seem like separate ideas and ideals that once harmoniously aligned can translate in a successful image campaign. According to Fraser P. Seitel one of the most ambitious searches for a universal definition was conducted and commissioned in 1975 by the Foundation of Public Relation Research and Education. The leaders in the field of public relations analyzed 472 different descriptions and explanation and offered an 88-word sentence: “Public relations is a distinctive management function which helps establish and maintain mutual lines of communications, understanding, acceptance, and cooperation between an organization and its publics; involves the management of problems or issues; helps management to keep informed on...
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...leading or directing, and controlling an organization (a group of one or more people or entities) or effort for the purpose of accomplishing a goal. Resourcing encompasses the deployment and manipulation of human resources, financial resources, technological resources and natural resources. -Wikipedia According to Harold Koontz, "Management is the art of getting things done through and with people in formally organised groups." Harold Koontz gave this definition of management in his book "The Management Theory Jungle". Management involves the activities to control and monitor the people in an organization to achieve the desired goals of the organization. The roles of management include planning, organizing, staffing, directing and monitoring the employees. A manager directs the people to perform the tasks which ultimately result in gaining the goals of the company. Management also deals with the allocation, planning, and manipulation of the resources available to the organization. In the recent years the concept of management has changed because of the decentralization in the organizations. Today, management facilitate the activities of the workers instead of controlling them. There is no universally accepted definition for management, therefore it is difficult to define what management is. The term Management is very broad in nature. A simple traditional definition of management is "art of getting things done by others". This definition brings in two elements namely accomplishment...
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...There are many definitions of Organizational Behavior (OB). In order to develop a personal operating definition of OB, I read several definitions to help form a framework of what OB means to me. The definitions I read ranged from the very complex to the very simple. Along with many OB definitions, there are also many different types of research. Mole noted four assumptions that are used in all OB research (2002). 1. Behavior is predictable 2. Behavior is caused 3. Behavior has many causes 4. Generalities can be made Personal Operational Definition With the above assumptions, as well as the concept that OB is a combination of different fields of behavioral sciences, I developed the following operational definition of OB. The study of Organizational Behavior is to observe, analyze and learn, what variables influence individual behavior, at both the individual and group levels, and understand how it affects the behavior of the organization. I will use this operating definition in my organization as we plan to make a major software change. The process is underway to replace the maintenance software system with an updated software so that a purchasing package can be procured that will integrate the two. By observing the behavior of the employees, I will be able to better understand the cause of their resistance to change. I will recommend a cross functional team to address all the concerns and determine what features of the old software are important and should be...
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...Risk-Threat-Vulnerability IT Security Policy Definition Unauthorized access from Public Internet Acceptable Us Policy User Destroys Data in application and deletes all files Asset Identification and Classification Policy Hacker penetrates you IT infrastructure and gains access to your internal network Vulnerability Assessment and Management Policy Intra-office employee romance gone bad Security Awareness Training Policy Fire destroys primary data center Threat Assessment and Management policy communication circuit outages Asset Protection Policy Workstation OS has a known software vulnerability Vulnerability Assessment and Management Policy Unauthorized access to organization owned Workstations Asset Management Policy Loss of production data Security Awareness Training Policy Denial of service attack on organization e-mail server Vulnerability Assessment and Management Policy Remote communications from home office Asset Protection Policy LAN server OS has a known software vulnerability Vulnerability Assessment and Management Policy User downloads an unknown e-mail attachment Security Awareness Training Policy Workstation browser has software vulnerability Vulnerability Assessment and Management Policy Service provider has a major network outage Asset Protection Policy Weak ingress/egress traffic filtering degrades performance Vulnerability Assessment and Management Policy User inserts CDs and USB hard drives with personal photos...
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...Point Adjustments: A New Definition with Examples by David C Bachman. Mr. Bachman gives us the theoretical definition of Single Point Adjustments, as well as a real world definition and examples of his experience with the technique and its relationship to earned value management. Although I was very interested by the article I do not feel like these cases have shown enough to add a new definition for Single Point Analysis. David begins by explaining the historical definition of SPA as an event when a contract’s existing variances, (Schedule Variance (SV) and Cost Variance (CV)) are zeroed in a particular and the remaining work is budgeted to create a new performance management baseline (PMB). The Author as explains his views on earned value management including three recurring themes: Program managers are optimists; programs don’t improve; generalizations are made about contract’s EAC range based on selections of specific EAC equations (performance factors). David then begins to make his case for his stance on single point adjustments, attempting to determine if the definition used by the Air Force will relate to his new work with the Ballistic Missle Defense Organization. After analyzing four cases David comes to the conclusion that the definition from the Air Force do not line up with the new results from the study of the four cases. Finding the historical definition and the new findings do not match the author suggests that a new definition be added for Earned Value...
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...of business. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) means the monetary value of all finished goods and services created inside the country's confines in a given time period even though GDP is almost always determined once a year. This is the government spending, exports minus imports transpire inside a distinct area and investments, utilization both public and private. Net exports that can be either negative or positive will change the Gross Domestic Product, by showing an increase in GDP if net exports are positive and shows a decrease in the GDP net exports are negative. The higher the Gross Domestic Product the better. A business owner knows that the Gross Domestic Product is going the biggest part of the company's income. As an organization functioning in a number of countries yet governed by a solitary country multinational corporations divided into four areas known as a Multinational, decentralized (the passing on the control from the dominant authority to the local international company) A Global, centralized company also called "command and Control" (chron.com) gains price lead by means of...
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