The Link Between Performance and Reward
Do some background reading and carry out some research to explain the link between organisational success, performance management and motivation and the relationship between performance management and reward. Write a report of no more than 1000 words, which summarises the outcome of your research and should include: 1. Terms of Reference 1 This report aims to examine performance and reward management, as well as the link between the two in terms of motivation and organisational success.
2 The report focuses on: 1 The purpose and components of performance management systems 2 The link between business objectives and performance management 3 Motivational theories which define the link between motivation and performance management 4 The purpose of reward and components of a total reward system
3 “Performance management is a vehicle for the continuous and evolutionary improvement of business performance via a co-ordinated programme of people management activities” (Armstrong, 2000, p143) and three elements of the system necessary to achieve this will be described. 1 Procedure 1 The research was conducted by gathering information from a variety of resources. Once the key areas of research were identified as per the ToR, relevant information was then collated in note form and then transcribed into a report format.
2 The ease of accessibility and abundance of literature and information on websites such as google books was the reason for selection. The extensive knowledge and experience of the HR Manager and college tutor provided the report with a reliable source of information.
3 The primary data consisted of: 1 One to ones with HR Manager 2 Notes from Certificate of HR Practice lessons
4 The secondary data consisted of: 1 Literature 2 Internet and CIPD website 3 Leeds Community Healthcare Intranet and
2 The report focuses on: 1 The purpose and components of performance management systems 2 The link between business objectives and performance management 3 Motivational theories which define the link between motivation and performance management 4 The purpose of reward and components of a total reward system
3 “Performance management is a vehicle for the continuous and evolutionary improvement of business performance via a co-ordinated programme of people management activities” (Armstrong, 2000, p143) and three elements of the system necessary to achieve this will be described. 1 Procedure 1 The research was conducted by gathering information from a variety of resources. Once the key areas of research were identified as per the ToR, relevant information was then collated in note form and then transcribed into a report format.
2 The ease of accessibility and abundance of literature and information on websites such as google books was the reason for selection. The extensive knowledge and experience of the HR Manager and college tutor provided the report with a reliable source of information.
3 The primary data consisted of: 1 One to ones with HR Manager 2 Notes from Certificate of HR Practice lessons
4 The secondary data consisted of: 1 Literature 2 Internet and CIPD website 3 Leeds Community Healthcare Intranet and
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