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1.3 Evaluate a model of managerial style in which the manager can apply skills to identify, study and

Performance appraisal is a method which is increasingly used to evaluate employees to determine the degree to which they are performing effectively and encourage them to direct their energies towards organizational performance. Although the appraisal is being practiced, there are criticisms made against the system which generally arise from within the Orthodox and radical management frame work.

Development of a performance appraisal system that is effective in a human service organization is of benefit for the organization and the employees. For a performance appraisal system to be effective, the system has to be strategic, designed to fit the specific needs of the organization, non-discriminatory, non-bias, with correct implementation and administration. Many different components, must to be incorporated to make this type of system beneficial for all who use it, and all who are evaluated by the system.

An effective performance appraisal system strives for as much precision in defining and measuring performance dimensions as is feasible. Some of the major problems with the Darby appraisal system are:

With anything new comes obstacles, but since it’s start in October 2013 Obama care has been

Boxall, P and Purcell, J (2011), The Goals of Human Resource Management, Strategy and Human Resource Management, 3rd Edition, Palgrave Macmillan, New York, pp. 1-36.

Cascio, W. (2013). Managing Human Resources: productivity, quality of work life, profits (ninth edition). New York, NY: McGraw – Hill Companies, Inc.

Another key aspect is the fact that Heather Evans has clearly demonstrated an ability to make difficult decisions as evidenced by the firing of Robert Vin and selection of a costlier but more attractive location for her offices. However, there are times when her snap judgments and ability to read people backfire such as the Barbara Tarpe incident which could have become a substantial problem had Heather Evans not consulted a friend. Once could also question the choice in office locations as preserving cash in a start-up is so integral to the longevity of the firm in the early stages.

2. Leatherbarrow, C., Fletcher, J. & Currie, D. (2010) Introduction to Human Resource Management. 2nd Edition. London: CIPD

Cascio, W. F. (2013). Managing Human Resources: Productivity, Quality of Work Life, Profits (9th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.

Job design is, first, the division of an organization 's work among its employees and, second, the application of motivational theories to jobs to increase satisfaction and performance. Two approaches to job design are fitting people to jobs (the traditional approach) and fitting jobs to people.

After three years with the company, Sandy was promoted to assistant plant manager. This was a big step for Unity Welding and Construction, as well as for the industry; Sandy was one of only a handful of women who had broken through the “glass ceiling” and made their way into management. She had proved to the men around her that she deserved the job, and she was now being toasted by assistant managers from other plants across the country John, her boss, had been her advocate with the company. He had personally lobbied upper management in her behalf.

Introduction: Each organization has their unique way to perform various function of human resource management such as Selecting, recruiting, on boarding, training, retaining, performance management etc. For the purpose of company analysis project following topic has been selected to describe best practice and my own experience with organization.

Cook, S., & Macaulay, S. (2007). How an integrated approach to performance appraisal and the

Although Performance Management evolved from performance appraisals few decades ago, most literature still intensely focuses on performance appraisals when addressing performance management.