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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

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LB5402 - Performance Management and Appraisal

Credit points:03
Year:2022
Student Contribution Band:Band 4
Administered by:College of Business, Law & Governance (pre 2023 PCS)

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 organisation's mission and strategic objectives

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
  • Oral > Presentation 1 - (30%) - Individual
  • Written > Case study analysis - (30%) - Individual

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 51, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 07 Apr 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 14 Mar 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022
Coordinator(s):
DR Adrian Bradshaw
Assoc. Professor Pengji Wang
Lecturer(s):
MS Parvinder Kaur
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 30 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive) - 3 hours per lecture * 10 lectures
  • 9 Hours - Tutorials - 1 hour per tutorial * 9 tutorials

JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 01 Dec 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 07 Nov 2022 to Friday, 17 Feb 2023
Coordinator(s):
DR Adrian Bradshaw
Assoc. Professor Pengji Wang
Lecturer(s):
DR Kim Lim Tan
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 30 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive) - 3 hours per lecture * 10 lectures
  • 9 Hours - Tutorials - 1 hour per tutorial * 9 tutorials