HRM20020 Assignment 3 Performance management in context

Assignment 3: Performance management in context

Due date: June 15, 2020 by 11:59 pm AEST

Length: 2000 ± 10% words (excluding cover page, table of contents, executive summary and reference list)

Assessment weighting: 40%

Assessment: Individual

Assessment type: Critical Literature review

Related ULOs: 1,2,3

Assessment Task

Using your critical review and analyses of literature on performance management, attempt to answer the following question:

What would be the key differences in the performance management system designed for companies following the following competitive strategies:

• Innovative
• Quality focused
• Cost focused

Discussion must be carried out around at least two of the various performance management related issues such as design of performance appraisals, reward structure, training and development, and feedback. To complete this assignment to a high standard you need to research the peer-reviewed literature extensively (at least 6-8 papers) in addition to review topics covered in class. Please note that it is imperative that you substantiate your claims, which necessitates the extensive use of peer-reviewed literature to support your argument. You will need to read more broadly than the Readings suggested in the Unit Guide if you wish to get the most out of this assignment. Your argument and conclusions need to emphasise the critical elements of performance management systems in various business environments.

Additional instructions

The assignment would follow the following format:

• An executive summary that succinctly presents the main argument, conclusions and recommendations
• An index or table of contents complete with page numbering
• An introduction that covers the issues relevant to the question that you will be considering in the report and the scope of your inquiry.
• The report body including identification and rigorous analysis of the issues you have identified
• A conclusion that reflects your overall assessment of the issue, the various approaches to the issue and any recommendations for change if appropriate.
• A reference list.

Submission requirements

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• Pages of the assignment should have footers which include your name, student ID, unit code, assignment title and page numbers.
• It is expected that all work submitted has been edited for spelling, grammar and clarity.
• The standard procedure is that assignments will be marked up to the specified word count only.
• The word count does not include the table of contents, title page, reference list or appendices.
• Any appendices are only to contain supplementary/supporting material. They are not to contain material that is essential to achieving the assignment criteria.

Marking criteria

A rubric, provided at the end of this document, will be used to assess your work.

Referencing

You must use the Swinburne Harvard referencing style throughout your assignment and include a reference list, not a biography, at the end of the assessment.

Extensions and late submission

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Plagiarism

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Assignment help

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