James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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LB5402 - Performance Management and Appraisal
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Administered by: | College of Business, Law & Governance |
Subject Description
- This module examines the role of performance evaluation and management in supporting the strategic objectives of the organisation and how an adequate system in this area can contribute to driving employee performance. The module will equip participants with the necessary skills and a critical understanding of the performance review process, as well as its challenges.
Learning Outcomes
- develop, implement and facilitate performance management plans
- critically evaluate the advantages of various theories, toolkits and practices related to performance evaluation, appraisal and reward process
- appraise the importance of setting goals and components of performance management systems aligned to an organisations mission and strategic objectives
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > End of semester exam - (40%)
- Invigilated > Presentations - (30%)
- Invigilated > Multidraft Essays - (30%)
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Assumed Knowledge: Basic knowledge of management
Availabilities
JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 03 Dec 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 09 Nov 2020 to Friday, 19 Feb 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Adrian Bradshaw |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Pengji Wang |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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