1. Introduction
Human resources are, debatably, the most essential asset of the organization. Human resource management is defined as a coherent way of people that individually or as a group participate to achieve company’s goals and objectives. Armstrong (2014).
This paper is focusing on “Talent Management Lessons from Apple " that has driven Apple to success in the market. This will be done through examining the role of key resourcing areas using theoretical and practitioner literature. Starting with performance management which been implemented by apple and critically assess the efficiency of Apple performance management of. Part of the examining apple talent management lessons, this paper will critically highlight the work life balance implemented by apple.
Finally, will focus on one of Omani organization particularly my previous employer and will expose to some resourcing issues which faced this organization. Accordingly, will give the recommended suggestions to overcome these issues and achieve the desired goals and objectives.
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Literature Review on Apple Talent Management practices
2.1 Performance Management
Performance Management as per Armstrong which cited in Woods (2003) is “strategic and integrated approach to delivering sustainable success to organizations by improving the performance of the people who work in them and by developing the capabilities of teams and individual contributions”.
According to Buchner (2007) Performance Management is “A process for establishing a shared understanding about what is to be achieved and how it is to be achieved and an approach to managing people that increases the probability of achieving success”.
Markus (2004) Describes performance management as a process which designed to make sure that organization and all of its elements are employed together to in order to, enhance organizations’
Performance management is a holistic procedure collectively brings various types of elements that constitute towards the flourishing exercise of people management including, above all, learning and development.
Customer service studies show that when something goes right, customers give credit to the individual employee dealing with the problem; when something goes wrong, customers usually blame the organization itself. This fact makes it crucial for any
Performance management is essentially about creating a strong communication with the people around you in your working environment. It helps a manager monitor and assess how well their employees are
When looking at performance management it can be defined as (1) ‘a process which contributes to effective management of individuals and teams in order to achieve high levels of organisational performance. As such it establishes shared understanding about what is to be achieved and an approach to leading and developing people which will ensure it is achieved.’ We can see from this definition that managing performance is crucial to the overall performance of the organisation and meeting its goals and objectives. This process must then be strategic but also link other aspects of the organisation such as individuals and teams. As defined above, performance management is ultimately about achieving high levels of
Today, organizations need to have a clear understanding of where their organization is and where it needs to be in the future to secure longevity and financial success (Moore, Ellsworth, & Kaufman, 2011). Organizations need to have a performance management system in place to stay competitive. Therefore, having a well-developed performance management process in place allows the employer and employee to communicate goals, share information, and establish career growth. Performance management needs to contribute to the success of the organization while providing a positive impact on the employees. Therefore, the mission, goals and performance management should coincide with one another.
Performance Management is a process aimed at improving performance in an effective and efficient manner. It involves following principles that ensure individuals or teams they manage:
Performance management is about creating a culture that encourages the continuous improvement of business processes and of individuals’ skills, behaviour and contribution. It is a repetitive process that is continually reviewed and is both strategic and integrated. It is about broad issues and long-term goals and integrated by linking various aspects of the business, people management, individuals and teams to delivering successful results in organisations. It does this by improving performance and developing the capabilities of teams and individuals.
The performance management process is a key component of an organisation overall approach to the management of its people. As part of the performance management system, performance management aims to achieve the following:
Performance management is a tool that managers use to ensure that their companies remain at the top of their competitive edge. The Chartered Institute for Personnel Development (CIPD, 2008), defines performance management as a method by which individuals and teams are managed in a way that achieves high performance at an organisational level. The individuals within the organisation share an understanding of the achievement goals of the organisation. In order to achieve this, a general strategy is created, with each individual within the organisation understanding his or her role and requirements within such a strategy
Performance Management is to drive improvement in business goals and objectives. Performance Management can be seen to motivate and retain high
A performance management system should consist of planning, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating (Hrcouncil.ca, 2015). During the planning phase management should identify, clarify and agree upon expectations of the employee. Also, in this phase management needs to determine how results will be measured, agree on the monitoring process and document the plan for performance management. Furthermore, this step is imperative for management to identify and ensure the performance objectives are explicitly stated to the employee. In the development of this phase management would
Performance Management is both a strategic (about broad issues and long-term goals) and an integrated (linking various aspects of the business, people management, individuals and teams) approach to delivering successful results in organisations by improving the performance and developing the capabilities of teams and individuals.
The literature review brings up some interesting common themes and issues that run through the existing literature, research and definitions of performance management. These common themes will focus on features of performance management and its application in an organisation.
Performance management aims at developing individuals with the required commitment and competencies for working towards the shared meaningful objectives within an organizational framework. (Lockett1992)
Performance management relates to an organization’s ability to implement a system to evaluate and advance employee performance. Achieving peak performance requires consistency, clear objectives, and constructive employee evaluation. According to Mithas, Ramasubbu, & Sambamurthy (2011), an organization must design the performance management system based on extensive research about the organization’s mission, and then properly communicate the purpose of the system to employees, stakeholders, and decision makers. After the performing the research, the information should be used to establish the appropriate performance management specialized for the organization. In addition, an effective performance management system should align