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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

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LB5402 - Performance Management and Appraisal

Credit points:03
Year:2023
Student Contribution Band:Band 4
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 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 52, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 03 Aug 2023
Study Period Dates:Monday, 10 Jul 2023 to Friday, 13 Oct 2023
Coordinator(s):
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.
  • 20 Hours - Lectures - may include recorded presentations, online activities & self-learning activities inclusive of lectures, via LearnJCU
  • 20 Hours - Tutorials - may include recorded presentations, online activities & self-learning activities inclusive of synthesising sessions, via LearnJCU