Subject description

This subject examines employee performance and reward management, including the theories, processes, and practices associated with this key HRM and management function of contemporary organisations. The essential elements and challenges, and ethics of designing a comprehensive performance management and remuneration system are explored, with a focus on delivering strategic value … For more content click the Read More button below.

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

Delivery

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Engagement hours

Contact Hours:2hrs per week (pre-recorded online videos); one hour weekly tutorial

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Critically evaluate key concepts, theories and practices associated with managing performance, and developing strategically aligned performance and reward systems in contemporary organisations.
2.
Identify and discuss challenges in the design and implementation of performance and reward systems in organisations.
3.
Apply theories and concepts to analyse the strengths and weaknesses and ethical challenges of performance management and reward systems in contemporary organisations.
4.
Critically evaluate performance management frameworks and devise strategies for providing effective performance feedback for employee development.

Assessment details

Quizzes

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In class exam: Case study short answer questions

Work integrated learning

Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.

Textbook information

J Shields et al. (2020) Managing Employee Performance and Reward: Systems, Practices and Prospects. Cambridge University Press.

Contact details

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