BUS 314 - Performance Management (3)

Prerequisite: BUS 242

Individual and team performance are directly linked to organizational outcomes. Therefore, the planning, evaluation, improvement and acknowledgement of performance within organizations must be continuously monitored and measured. This course will explore the knowledge and skills needed to design, implement, and administer effective performance management systems. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 1) Develop an understanding of the principles of effective performance management. 2) Learn how to decide on and communicate strategic performance goals and priorities. 3) Create effective performance management policies and practices to improve organizational and employee performance. 4) Reflect on a number of the tools that are critical to the success of the performance management process and know how to design them. 5) Critically evaluate the effectiveness of performance management.