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Leadership and Management

Performance management and review

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Overview

Performance management and reviews, standards, feedback and objectives, benefits to employees and employers, 360-degree feedback, and links to promotion and development.

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What is performance management?

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What is the purpose of a performance review?

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What is the manager's role in a performance review?

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  1. 1

    What is performance management?

    Model answer

    Performance management is the ongoing process of setting goals, monitoring work and developing employees. Performance review is one part of it.

  2. 2

    What is the purpose of a performance review?

    Model answer

    A performance review assesses an employee's work against agreed standards and objectives. The review also plans future goals and development.

  3. 3

    What is the manager's role in a performance review?

    Model answer

    The manager prepares evidence, gives balanced feedback and agrees objectives with the employee. The manager also identifies support the employee needs.

  4. 4

    Why are performance standards important in a review?

    Model answer

    Performance standards set out clearly what is expected in a role. Clear standards make the review fair and objective.

  5. 5

    What makes feedback effective in a performance review?

    Model answer

    Effective feedback is specific, balanced and based on evidence rather than opinion. The feedback should focus on behaviour the employee can change.

  6. 6

    Why is setting objectives part of the performance review process?

    Model answer

    Objectives give the employee clear targets for the next period. SMART objectives can be measured at the next review.

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