Supporting Good Practice in Performance and Reward

The Managing Director of your organisation has requested the HR department
to provide a report for the Board which outlines the links between
organisational performance, reward and motivation. You have been asked to
write the report, and include the following:

  1. A description of the purpose of performance management and its
    relationship to business objectives.
  2. An explanation of the key components of performance management.
  3. An explanation of how performance management processes can affect
    staff motivation.
  4. Clarification of the purpose of reward within a performance
    management system.
  5. An exploration of the components of an effective total reward system
    and how a total reward system links to performance management.
  6. An identification and explanation of at least five factors that need to be
    considered when managing performance.
  7. A description of the various items of data that are needed within a
    performance and reward management system.
  8. An examination of the frequency, purpose and process of performance
    reviews.
    Activity 2
    (a) You should conduct a performance review meeting. This should be
    either within your own organisation or through an observed role play.
    This must be observed and evaluated by an independent person such
    as a work manager, assessor or tutor.
    (b) Provide short a written reflective review (about 250 words), outlining
    the strengths and weaknesses of your handling of the performance
    review meeting, and the learning points and actions for you when
    undertaking such meetings in the future

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