Performance Management System

 1. Definitions of Performance management process  In theory, the Performance Review process can be thought of as a positive interaction between a “coach” and an employee, working together to achieve maximum performance. In reality, it’s more like finding a dead squirrel in your backyard and realizing the best solution is to fling it onto your neighbor’s roof   (SCOTT ADAMS (THE DILBERT PRINCIPLE ) (Herman Aguinis, 2013). Performance management is a natural process of management (Michael Armstrong, 2006). He accepted     Plan, Act, Monitor and review theory of quality expert William Deming to consist performance management process. In Armstrong’s Handbook mentioned the performance depends on participation, commitment and other elements of the performance management process such as feedback. According to Elaine D. Pulakos the performance management processes vary from organization to organization. Performance management has an important effect on retention ...

Introduction This blog will review and discuss the relevant literature pertaining to performance management and performance appraisal system. Further it will discuss the competency based performance review and discuss the Performance Appraisal system introduced by a leading Logistic company in Sri Lanka. Definitions  of the Performance Management System Performance management can be defined as a systematic process for improving organizational performance by developing the performance of individuals and teams (Michael Armstrong, 2006). Armstrong's  Handbook he defines   the Performance Management is the continuous process of improving performance by setting individuals and team goals which are aligned to the strategic goals of the organization, planning performance to achieve the goals, reviewing and assessing progress, and developing the knowledge, skills and abilities of people. According to Roger J. Plachy   "Performance management" is an umbrella term that ...