Details for HRM302 Performance Management

Effective performance management is essential for driving organisational success. This course focuses on creating effective performance management systems that align with organisational goals, both short and long term. Students will learn to design performance appraisal programs and utilise tools like competency profiling and Key Performance Indicators. The subject also covers the strategic integration of job analysis and design, enhancing capabilities and efficiency.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: HRM302
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

• at least 80 credit points including HRM201—Fundamentals of Human Resource Management and MAN101—Introduction to Management

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Compare and contrast the functions of Job Analysis and Job Design as strategic tools of HRM;
2. Explain the importance of Job Design for organizational success as an integral construct for Performance Management, with a job description and person specification;
3. Prepare a Performance Management Appraisal Program based on Job Analysis and Job Design;
4. Adopt the use of the Performance Management assessment tools – Competency Profiling and Key Performance Indicators in the development of a Performance Management Appraisal Program;
5. Integrate and justify the use of quantitative or qualitative research techniques in the development of a Performance Management Appraisal Program;
6. Explain the context and process of Performance Management culminating in an effective Performance Appraisal interview;
7. Formulate principles and processes for conducting Performance Appraisals based on principles of leadership.

Subject Content

1. Performance Management Framework: the importance of performance management
2. Performance Planning: Organisational mission, strategy and goals
3. Creating a performance management culture through HR programs and practices
4. Steps in Performance Management: job design and job analysis
5. Performance planning process and employee performance
6. Linking rewards and performance
7. The importance of training and development
8. Performance improvement planning: identifying causes of underperformance and developing appropriate responses.

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face-to-Face
• Distance/ Global Online

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Minor Essay (25%)
• Minor Assignment (40%)
• Class Presentation (40%)

Prescribed Text

• Stone, R. 2016. Human Resource Management (9th ed.), John Wiley & Sons Australia 

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