Discuss the purposes of performance management systems.

Assignment Background
This assignment addresses learning outcomes including:
· MLO5.1: Explain how human resource management can contribute to high performance. [CLO2, CLO3]
· MLO5.2: Summarize ways to measure the effectiveness of human resource management. [CLO2, CLO6]
· MLO5.3 Discuss the purposes of performance management systems. [CLO2]
· MLO5.4: Compare the major methods for measuring performance. [CLO2]
· MLO5.5: Discuss legal and ethical issues that affect performance management. [CLO1]
· MLO5.6: Distinguish between involuntary and voluntary turnover, and describe their effects on an organization. [CLO2, CLO6]
· MLO5.7: Identify legal requirements for employee discipline. [CLO1, CLO7]
· MLO5.8: Explain how job dissatisfaction affects employee behavior. [CLO7]
· MLO5.9: Describe how organizations contribute to employees’ job satisfaction and retain key employees. [CLO2, CLO6]
Using concepts from this week’s readings, discuss the following question in your initial posting.
The WSJ is required reading for MAN 3301.
USE THIS ONE:
https://fsw-flvc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/view/action/uresolver.do?operation=resolveService&package_service_id=364064530006574&institutionId=6574&customerId=6560
ATTACHED AS A PDF AS WELL.
Please select an article that you have read from a copy of WSJ dated during the past six months. Topics covered must pertain to the topics covered in this class. This week the topic is Human Resources/Performance Management.
ONLY WSJ articles may be used for this assignment.
(copies of the WSJ are available in the FSW library databases for your review)
Assignment Guidelines
Prepare a short article analysis using the following format: The assignment should be completed as follows:
1. Be sure to attach an APA 7/ED formatted title page
2. Complete an accurate bibliographic citation (APA)—demonstrates the student’s ability to cite reference material – note this will be on the top of the page – see example
3. Cogent Summary of the WSJ article—demonstrates the student’s ability to express the ideas of others in her or his own words.
4. Relevancy—demonstrates the student’s ability to draw important distinctions between what is learned in the classroom and what is happening in the “real world.”
5. Researcher’s Reaction—demonstrates the student’s ability to think critically and formulate an informed position.
6. Correct English usage and punctuation—demonstrates the student’s ability to express herself or himself.
7. The entire paper must be formatted according to APA specifications—double-spaced, hanging indent on bibliographic citation, indented paragraphs, centered (Level 1) headings.
8. The WSJ template must be used and followed for all written WSJ assignments.

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