Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 7: Performance and Development Planning, the Reversing the Ratchet Effect article, and review the Goal Setting for Performance Management Process webpage.
Performance management begins with performance planning. Managers make agreements with their employees on what they are expected to achieve and what they should do to build the skills and abilities necessary to achieve the goals of the organization. Without clear expectations and goals, a performance management system can be ineffective.
In your initial post this week, discuss the statements above and indicate whether you agree with them. What do you believe is the role of clear expectations of employees? How can setting goals for employees and helping them build their skills lead to an effective performance management system?
In an initial post of at least 350 words or more and citing at least two required resources,
- Critique the statements in the discussion forum instructions about performance management.
- Defend the role clear expectations of employees plays in performance management.
- Validate the purpose of setting goals for employees.
- Discuss the relationship between the goals of the employees and those of the organization.