MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MODULE GUIDEBOOK
Module Title: Performance Management (BM6934)
Programme: MA HRM/MBA
Assessment: 50% Examination, 50% Continuous Assessment
Module Leader; Ann Masterson ann.masterson@dbs.ie DUBLIN BUSINESS SCHOOL
Module Proforma
Module Title: The Management of Performance Level: M
Assessment: 50% course work Examination: 50%
Prerequisites: None Credits: 15
Module Code: BM 6934 Module Leader: Ann Masterson
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Objectives:
Aims of module:
* To provide a conceptual framework for effective performance management in an international context * To provide the knowledge and skills required to develop performance management strategy, policy and practice * To integrate performance management strategy with other HR strategies and organisational goals * To demonstrate the contribution of performance management within a HRM environment * To demonstrate the contribution of performance management to ethical business practice
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Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Evaluate the different strategies for and approaches to the management, measurement and evaluation of performance 2. Appraise critically contemporary issues in performance management strategy, policy and performance 3. Analyse the circumstances in which effective reward management can contribute to the achievement of business goals 4. Evaluate appropriate strategies for performance review, target setting, employee development, coaching, poor performance and performance management systems 5. Explore the interdependent nature of organisational, departmental, team and individual goals and values together with their impact on organisational effectiveness 6. Evaluate the need for strategic integration of performance
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