Table of Contents Introduction The primary objective of this report is to provide a financial performance analysis of Marks & Spencer group plc. This will be achieved by a detailed ratio analysis on financial data available in latest annual report of the company for the year ended March-2013. The attention during ratio analysis will be on horizontal and vertical analysis as well as the comparison of these ratios with the industry. Moreover‚ the report will also give a brief business analysis
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The Politics of Performance Appraisal 1. In your opinion‚ and from an HRM perspective‚ what are the objectives of employee performance evaluation? According to the text‚ an organization’s employee performance evaluations should define‚ measure‚ monitor and provide feedback to an employee about their job performance; i.e. how effectively they have been working. The text also states‚ and in my opinion is of higher importance‚ that the role of a performance evaluation is the setting of job standards
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When evaluating the performance of employees in teams‚ there needs to be a clear understanding of what is being evaluated. This process includes clarifying the elements of evaluating‚ choosing a ranking system‚ and determining specific aspects of an individual’s or a team’s performance that are being appraised. Creation Process Various opinions exist about how to measure‚ rank‚ and evaluate performance. A seven step process for creating performance standards for teams‚ that gives some direction
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Performance Appraisal is substantial in any organization and although employers understand the rationale for assessing employees’ performance‚ they sometimes view appraisals as a burdensome task that many would like to avoid. But by focusing on these appraisals we can come to understand the effect that it can have on your employees and the organization. The many benefits that it allows‚ even to go as far as to ensure that company objectives are met as well as employee performance‚ but with any organization
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Developing a Performance Appraisal System HSM 220 Human Service Admin 16 NOV 2012 Nadine Lewandowski Developing a Performance Appraisal System * What is the purpose of a performance appraisal system and how does it benefit the organization? A performance appraisal is a key element in organization and can be one of the greatest tools used to record employee production. Organizations can establish their goals and objectivities‚ while involving the employees in the process. Conducting a
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merely recorded there. It does not offer any feedback to the appraisee. The appraisee is not very sure about why his ratings have fallen despite his best efforts‚ why others are rated high when compared to him‚ how to rectify his mistakes‚ if any; on what basis he is going to be evaluated next year‚ etc. Since the report is generally not made public and hence no feedback is available‚ the subjective analysis of the superior is likely to be hotly contested. In recent years‚ due to pressure from courts
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This is more of a subjective system of appraisal which depends on judgmental feedback of the supervisor. Generally a description is given about the employee in an adhoc manner. Straight ranking method In straight ranking system the supervisor is asked to rate his/her subordinates from best to worst based on a set criteria. This system is also subjective and based on judgment. Paired comparison method Using paired comparison system an employee is evaluated in comparison to other employees
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Panera Bread is a renowned restaurant that has come about from the merging of great companies and people. However‚ the beginning was actually with Au Bon Pain which was started in Boston’s Feneuil Hall as a demonstration bakery. Louis Kane was struck by this store’s growth potential and purchased the business in 1978. Between 1978 and 1981 the company opened 13 stores‚ but subsequently closed 10 of these stores‚ in the Boston area and had major debt. Ronald Shaich‚ a recent graduate from Harvard
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Performance Appraisal system Presented By Vivienne Ike A1- Benefits. 1.Accountability 2.Alignment 3.Improved communication 4.Training and A2- Preappraisal Activities 1. Encouragement and Recognition 2. Coaching and Mentoring 3. Discipline and Counseling 4. Documentation A3- Feedback A4- Managerial Steps 1. Preparation 2. Assessment 3. Documentation Review 4. Proper and suitable environment A5- Postappraisal Activities goal 1. Progress Monitoring 2. Mentoring and coaching 3. Setting a
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The case study threw up interesting insights on the various facets of performance appraisal and the consequences of it The positive results of the survey indicated that majority of employees were aware of the appraisal taking place in the organisation‚ andthey were motivated by the prospect of appraisal. It is also a good sign that a significant percentage of employees were satisfied the performance appraisal meted out to them. This was further confirmed when the question was framed differently
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