Increasing Productivity Through Performance Appraisal
Increasing Productivity Through Performance Appraisal

Author: Gary P. Latham

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13:

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Describes a process that identifies the critical behaviour of employees that affects an organization's productivity. The text advocates the training of managers to recognize, reward and encourage appropriate employee behaviour through goal setting, reinforcement, role clarity and team building.

Handbook of Marketing
Handbook of Marketing

Author: Barton A Weitz

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2006-08-11

Total Pages: 618

ISBN-13: 9781412921206

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The 'Handbook of Marketing' presents a major retrospective and prospective overview of the field of marketing when many of the traditional boundaries and domains within marketing have been subject to change.

Evidence-Based Productivity Improvement
Evidence-Based Productivity Improvement

Author: Robert D. Pritchard

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-05-04

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 1136587772

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This new book explains the Productivity Measurement and Enhancement system (ProMES) and how it meets the criteria for an optimal measurement and feedback system. It summarizes all the research that has been done on productivity, mentioning other measurement systems, and gives detailed information on how to implement this one in organizations. This book will be of interest to behavioral science researchers and professionals who wish to learn more about the practical methods of measuring and improving organizational productivity.

Employee Performance Management for Improved Workplace Motivation
Employee Performance Management for Improved Workplace Motivation

Author: Rajapakshe, Wasantha

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-08-27

Total Pages: 660

ISBN-13:

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In the dynamic landscape of organizational management, the challenge of effectively evaluating and enhancing employee performance stands as a pivotal obstacle to maximizing workplace productivity and motivation. Traditional performance appraisal methods often fall short in providing meaningful insights into employees' contributions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This gap between outdated evaluation techniques and the evolving demands of the modern workforce presents a pressing dilemma for Human Resource Management professionals and organizational leaders worldwide. Employee Performance Management for Improved Workplace Motivation emerges as a definitive solution to this critical problem, offering a comprehensive guide to revolutionizing performance management systems. This book meticulously explores the intricacies of performance evaluation, from planning and monitoring to reviewing and rewarding. By integrating theoretical frameworks, practical case studies, and strategic insights, the book equips HR professionals, managers, and scholars with the tools and knowledge needed to implement effective performance management practices that drive employee motivation and organizational success.

The Public Productivity and Performance Handbook
The Public Productivity and Performance Handbook

Author: Marc Holzer

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-07-25

Total Pages: 714

ISBN-13: 1000402266

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A productive society is dependent upon high-performing government. This third edition of The Public Performance and Productivity Handbook includes chapters from leading scholars, consultants, and practitioners to explore all of the core elements of improvement. Completely revised and focused on best practice, the handbook comprehensively explores managing for high performance, measurement and analysis, costs and finances, human resources, and cutting-edge organizational tools. Its coverage of new and systematic management approaches and well-defined measurement systems provides guidance for organizations of all sizes to improve productivity and performance. The contributors discuss such topics as accountability, organizational effectiveness after budget cuts, the complementary roles of human capital and “big data,” and how to teach performance management in the classroom and in public organizations. The handbook is accompanied by an online companion volume providing examples of performance measurement and improvement manuals across a wide variety of public organizations. The Public Performance and Productivity Handbook, Third Edition, is required reading for all public administration practitioners, as well as for students and scholars interested in the state of the public performance and productivity field.