Effective Performance Management Appraisal Methods – Traditional vs. Modern Approaches For the Week 8 Assignment, you are tasked with drafting a research paper of at least five (5) full pages of content for an organization of at least 1,000 employees. The topic for this assignment is effective performance appraisal methods. For this assignment, you are the corporate HR compensation manager. As such, you oversee job evaluation and classification, performance measurement, and compensation. For purposes of your research, you may choose from three different industries:
Based on the industry selected, consider three or more job categories most commonly employed at your organization. Based on these job categories, which performance appraisal methodology would be appropriate, in your opinion, for each job category identified and why? Whatever you decide, you must explain your choice(s) by job category and justify your answer(s). Your choices are:
Traditional Methods of Performance Appraisal Critical incident Method Forced Choice or Ranking Method Free Form Essay Method Graphic Rating Scales Paired Comparison Method Modern Methods of Performance Appraisal 360-Degree Feedback Assessment Centers Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales (BARS) Management by Objectives (MBO) Self-Evaluation
To be successful, students are required to research and evaluate each of the typical performance appraisal methods listed above. Bear in mind that there is “no one size fits all” performance appraisal method for an organization. Performance appraisal methods used by organizations depend on the industry, the internal classification of the jobs, and the use of performance measurement systems in determining one’s level of productivity and, in turn, level of compensation. Thus, one’s eligibility for recognition and financial reward(s) depends largely on the performance measurement process selected by an organization. This is because an organization hires employees in a variety of job categories, some of which are hourly, while others fall into technical, professional, or management jobs. As such, performance appraisal methods will vary in order to capture the most realistic performance appraisal elements that would apply for a given position.
Helpful Tips: You must support your ideas, arguments, and opinions with independent research, and include at least five (5) supporting references or sources (Note: do not use dictionaries, encyclopedias, Wikipedia, unknown, undated, or anonymous sources, such as brief articles from websites or URLs). In addition, due to the dynamic nature of HRM, your references must be drawn from peer-reviewed journal articles published within the last five (5) years. Significant points will be deducted from assignments that fail to follow these guidelines.
APA Resources: Students are encouraged to go online to Purdue OWL, or Excelsior OWL, which have online writing labs for students (see hyperlinks provided below).
Finally, see the weighted grading rubric in the Gradebook section for specific details on how your assignment will be graded.
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Rubric Name: HRMT407 Human Resource Management V2
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Abstract
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10 points
Places Abstract on a separate page & clearly summarizes the intent and content of the paper in 150 – 250 words |
8.5 points
Abstract lacks clarity. Intent and content of the paper not well defined. Is either less than 150 words or more than 250 words. |
7.5 points
Abstract is vague and does not summarize the intent or content of the paper well. Paper is either less than 150 or more than 250 words. |
6.5 points
Abstract is present but, incomplete or ambiguous. Intent of the paper is obscure and confusing. |
0 points
Not attempted or provided. |
Score of Abstract,
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Introduction
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15 points
Provides background research into the problem; states the problem clearly; justifies the study; explains the significance of the problem to an audience of non-specialists. |
12.75 points
Provides some background research into the topic; describes the problem to be solved; provides some findings and reasons for the research. |
11.25 points
Provides little background research into the topic; describes the problem to be solved; provides little findings and reasons for the research. |
9.75 points
Student does not identify the purpose or provide background information for the paper. The introduction is vague and unclear in its purpose. |
0 points
Not attempted or provided. |
Score of Introduction,
/ 15 |
Discussion
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35 points
Presents precise and orderly explanation of findings in conjunction with the research despite personal opinions and ideas. Provides at least the minimum written content in accordance with assignment instructions. |
29.75 points
Addresses the problem adequately but sometimes veers from the topic or subject matter or research. Provides at least 85% of the minimum written content in accordance with assignment instructions. |
26.25 points
Does not address the problem statement effectively. Research does not support findings or arguments. Conclusions not clearly stated. Provides between 70% to 85% of minimum written content required. |
22.75 points
Work is confusing and intelligible. Paper loses focus and does not address the subject matter. Research is vague and confusing. Provides less than 70% of the minimum written content requirement. |
0 points
Not attempted or provided. |
Score of Discussion,
/ 35 |
Summary or Conclusion
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20 points
Restates the reason for the paper. Clearly and precisely articulates and summarizes findings and outcomes in accordance with the research; regardless of personal views or opinions. |
17 points
Does not restate the problem or reason for the paper. Presents a logical explanation for findings but missing key research points. |
15 points
Attempts but does not clearly summarize the paper adequately or explain findings. |
13 points
Attempts, but summary is confusing and lacks detail. Findings are unclear and lacks detail. |
0 points
Not attempted or provided. |
Score of Summary or Conclusion,
/ 20 |
Documentation & APA format.
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15 points
Paper is written in proper APA format; includes at least the minimum number of references and sources; references are properly listed in the Reference section and properly cited in text. |
12.75 points
Paper written mostly in proper APA format. Reference listing and citations contain errors but they don’t represent a major distraction. Provides at least 60% of the references required. |
11.25 points
Student experiences difficulty with APA formatting and listing and citing sources and references. Provides at least 33% to 59% of required reference. |
9.75 points
Some attempt to write in APA format, however student struggles with listing and citing sources in text. Less than 33% of required references are provided. |
0 points
No attempt to write in APA format; references and sources are not provided or not listed or cited. |
Score of Documentation & APA format.,
/ 15 |
Grammar and Spelling
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5 points
Paper is free or almost free of grammatical errors and writing mechanics. |
4.25 points
Paper contains minor errors in grammar and spelling, but does not present significant distraction from the work. |
3.75 points
Paper contains several grammatical and spelling errors that begin to distract from the work. |
3.25 points
Paper contains many grammatical and spelling errors distracting significantly from the work. |
0 points
Paper contains so many errors in grammar and spelling that the intent of the paper cannot be understood. |
Score of Grammar and Spelling,
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