1. Title
A research proposal to find out factors that led to underperformance in the Ministry of Transport Communications from 2013 to 2015 (2 yrs.).
2. Introduction
Performance is referred to as being about doing the work, as well as being about the results achieved. It can be defined as the outcomes of work because they provide the strongest linkage to the strategic goals of an organization, customer satisfaction and economic contributions (Salem 2003, p 2). For Aguinis (2014 p 2) performance management is ongoing. It involves a continuous process of setting goals and objectives, observing performance and giving, and receiving ongoing coaching and feedback. The Ministry of Transport and Communications has a mandate to deliver public goods and services in the form of Transport services, roads, telecommunications, regulatory services and public policy design. In order to measure or manage organizational performance there are variables… Therefore performance management, originally developed for the private enterprise sector, consist of the practical strategy and management techniques for improving employee performance in order to pursue corporate performance (Lin and Lee 2009, p 84). In the context of the Botswana Government, a ministry is said to have performed very well when the score is 70%. During the years 2013 to 2015 the MTC’s average performance rate was 58% which is far below the wanted 70% mark. The variables measured include aspects of Human Resource
Performance management is the process a business uses to assess and determine the efficiency in achieving set objectives. A durable performance management system relies on a trusting relationship between employees and employers. When employees doubt the credibility of employers, they also distrust the results of any performance management metrics that are produced. Inconsistent feedback from management can result in poor performance and cause confusion or resentment among employees, which further leads to distrust towards the performance management reports.
Measuring performance means when a business will measure the quality of the activities that are passing and the quality of the services provided to the customers by employees. It involves creating a simple, but effective, system for determining whether organizations meet objectives. It’s also a process of collecting and reporting information regarding the performance of an individual, group or organizations. It can
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
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
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
1. The effectiveness of public services can be enhanced by the use of performance management. Leading to, citizens benefitting from a positive impact and improved outcomes.
Most firms in Kenya now employ some performance appraisal system (GOK, 2009). The Performance Appraisal System (PAS) was introduced by the GOK to refocus the mind of the public from a culture of inward looking to a culture of businesslike environment, focused on the customer and results in addition to improving service delivery (Obong 'o, 2009). According to the new PAS, the evaluation of staff performance is supposed to run concurrently with the duration of ministerial performance contracts and the Government Financial year. Targets should meet acceptable quality standards and benchmarks as determined in each category of service delivery; the system should be supported by training of staff, particularly those with managerial and supervisory responsibility; and the process should be regarded as interactive, for mutual agreement between supervisors and appraisers (GOK, 2009). Longenecker and Goff (1992), observed that managers and human resource professionals belief that a PAS is a good tool for human resource management and performance improvement. If well designed and implemented it can benefit both the employees and the organizations (Coens and Jenkins, 2000). According to GOK (2009), the PAS has caused a cultural transformation within the public service from a baseline of extremely poor performance before 2003. The GOK has in the past made some efforts in launching and implementing Public Service Reform initiatives aimed at improving the performance of public
Performance management is the process through which managers ensure that employee’s activities and outputs contribute to the organization’s goal (Gerhart, Hollenbeck, Noe, & Wright, 2009). Effective performance management can tell top performers that they are they are valued and encourage communication between managers and their employees (Gerhart, et, el). This process also establish consist standards for evaluating employees and help the organization identify its strongest and weakest employees. The performance process have six steps to show how an organization accomplish its goals. Steps one and two involve knowing what and how the company ‘s strategy to reach its goals. The third step consist of the organization training its employees and engageing in on-going feedback between the employees and managers. The fourth step involes the manager and employee on knowing if the goals are reached are they getting the results that are set out for. Finally, the last goal will be for the manager to identify what the employee can do to capitalize on performance strengths and address weaknesses. The effective performance management techniques for the CEO and average workers are that one task are bigger that the other. The CEO have to make sure all the managers are meeting the performance measure where average workers have to only be concerned about their individual job duty. These are some of the
The performance management in the public service is guided by several Acts, Acts that regulate and assign the senior management daily tasks as to attain and achieve the organizational goals and objectives. Public Institutions as mandated by the Constitution, their goals is to deliver effective and efficient service delivery to the inhabitants of the state. Following are the regulatory frameworks for the performance management within the public service.
There are so many focuses or themes that I might construct on my individual paper on ‘Developing high performance working’. One of them is functions of performance management; this will include strategic, administrative and the developmental. According to (Baron and Armstrong, 1998 cited in Bloisi, 2007:254), they “emphasise and integrated nature of performance management”. The second one is the administrative function; several organisations nowadays use performance management to evaluate employees about their salaries, retentions, redundancies and individual performance. Lastly, the developmental function should enable managers to identify where employees are not performing well and how they can improve it. Additionally, I will be explaining the performance appraisal and how does it process. According to (Bloisi, 2007:259), performance appraisal is the “process of measuring and evaluating employees’ performance. It can be a useful tool for employee development”. Dealing with poor performance is another topic that I will include in my individual paper; managers have to identify employees with poor performance, so they can take an action on them. Lastly, I will include performance management and how managers can administrate performance within the
As stated by Peter F. Drucker, “Management is about human beings. Its task is to make people capable of joint performance, to make their strengths effective and their weaknesses irrelevant.” Performance management is essential to achieving an organization 's mission statement and business goals, and also in attracting, retaining, and motivating qualified employees. There are many benefits and reasons why an organization should execute a performance management system. Performance appraisals establish the basis for qualifying, recognizing, and rewarding employee contributions. In this paper, I will discuss what performance management is, the problems with the current performance management system at my organization, how other organizations have succeeded in their performance management system and how I would advise management at my current organization to improve our performance management system.
Performance management is the systematic process by which an agency involves its employees, as individuals and members of a group, in improving organizational effectiveness in the accomplishment of agency mission and goals.
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 as an active exercise that is all about exploring the organization effectiveness. Organization effectiveness is commonly referred to when organisations have achieved maximum performance. According to (Aguinis, 2014) taken from B.Com Honours Sudy Guide p12 states that, "performance management is an ongoing process of communication between a supervisor and an employee that occurs throughout the year, in support of accomplishing the strategic objectives of the organization". The "communication process includes clarifying expectations, setting objectives, identifying goals, providing feedback, aligning the performance of employee with the performance of the organisations strategic objectives and reviewing
It is much easier to describe an ideal performance management system (PMS) than to implement one. Societal, cultural, practical, and organizational constraints may restrict an organization’s ability to implement all of the ideal PMS characteristics. This truth becomes especially apparent when comparing different countries such as China, Australia, and India. While each country has its challenges, PMS successes are possible by having a thorough understanding of existing constraints and capitalizing on the characteristics that come most naturally.