Assignment No.I
Assignment Code: 2013HR03A1 Last Date of Submission: 15th April 2013 Maximum Marks:100
Attempt all the questions. All the questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
Section-A Ques. 1 Discuss the role of Performance Planning in setting performance criteria for achievement of goals of an organization. Explain with an example how an organization attempts to synchronize individual performance targets with organizational goals.
Ques. 2 “Performance Management –It’s about performing not just appraising” comment on the statement using theoretical concepts to support your answer.
Ques. 3 Elucidate the role of HR departments in the successful implementation of performance appraisal system in organizations.
Ques. 4 Explain why KPAs and performance targets form the building blocks of any good performance planning system?
Section-B
Case Study
In response to an advertisement Murali Dhar Yadav applied for the post of an assistant supervisor at Kanpur unit of Manorama Industries (P) Ltd., leading manufacturers of telephone cables. He was 22 and had passed the intermediate examination in science from Uttar Pradesh Board securing a second class as well as a three-year Diploma in mechanical engineering from Allahabad Polytechnic. The selection was made in the last week of December, 2005 through scientific procedures including screening, psychological tests, group discussion, interview and medical check-up and as Yadav was found to be the most suitable person among 34 applicants, the management was pleased to offer him the position.
Yadav joined the company and after completing six months’ training successfully he was formally placed as an assistant supervisor on Rs.8000/- p.m. in the extrusion section dealing with the coating of polyvinyl chloride on copper or bunched cables. He supervised approximately 60 workers and reported to the general supervisor. His duties and