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Management Ch. 9-11
Managing Human Resources, Test 3
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Management
Undergraduate 1
04/06/2016

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Performance Management
Definition

a formal, stuctured process used to measure, evaluate, and influence employees job-related attitudes, behaviors, and performance results

 

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Motivation
Definition
2 Elements: decisions about which behaviors to engage in and decisions about how much effort to expend
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Expectancy Theory
Definition
states that people choose their behaviors and effort levels after considering whether their behaviors and effort will improve their performance and lead to desired consequences
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Expectancy
Definition
relationship between making an effort and performing well
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Instrumentality
Definition
relationship between performing well and its consequences
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Valence
Definition
The value of the consequences to the employee
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Performance-Driven Culture
Definition
A company culture that depends on effective performance management
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Valid Performance Measure
Definition
One that accurately reflects all aspects of the job, and nothing else
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Deficient Performance Measure
Definition
If the performance measure does not assess all of the behaviors and results that are important and relevant to the job
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Contaminated Performance Measure
Definition
If the performance measure assess anything that is unimportant or irrelevant to the job
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High-Performance Work System
Definition
When performance is tightly integrated with other HR activities to improve workforce competencies, attitudes, and motivation
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Performance Criteria
Definition
The dimensions against which the performance of an incumbent, a team, or a work unit is evaluated
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Trait-Based Criteria
Definition
Focus on personal characteristics, such as loyalty, dependability, communication ability, and leadership
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Behavioral Criteria
Definition
Focus on how the work is performed
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Organizational Citizenship Behaviors
Definition

Behaviors that support the social and psychological environment in which task performance takes place

 

Ex: 

Accepting and playing by the companies rules

Helping others

Tolerating less-than-ideal circumstances without complaining

Volunteering to carry out tasks beyond what the job description requires

Behaving in an enthusiastic and courteous manner

Endorsing, supporting, and defending the organization and its objectives

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Results Criteria
Definition
Focus on what was accomplished or produced rather than on how it was accomplished or produced
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Multiple Criteria 

Examples:

Definition

The scores can be affected by things other than the teachers

 

The job entails much more than just improving test scores

 

Teachers "teach to the test" rather than all of the knowledge the children need

 

Teachers manipulate the rest scores by unethical means, such as providing answers

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Focal-Point Approach
Definition
Performance measurement for all employees occurs at approximately the same time
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Anniversary Approach
Definition
Distributes the task of reviewing performance and providing feedback over the year
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Self-Appraisal
Definition

When employees assess their own performance

 

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Upward Appraisal
Definition
When such surveys are used to evaluate the performance of specific managers
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360-Degree Appraisal
Definition
When evaluations from supervisors, subordinates, peers, and employees themselves are all used to measure performance
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Performance Appraisal
Definition
Involves evaluating performance based on judgements and opinions of subordinates, peers, supervisors, other managers, and even the employees themselves
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Comparative Formats
Definition
The rater is forced to evaluate the individual or team to make comparisons to others
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Straight Ranking
Definition
The appraiser lists the focal employees (or teams of employees) in order, from best to worst, usuall on the basis of overall perforamance
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Absolute Standards Formats
Definition
Appraisers assess performance in relatin to specified criteria and do not make direct comparisons among employees
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Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales
Definition
Provide appraisers with specific examples of the behaviors that go along with each value that can be assigned to an employees performance
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Behavioral Observation Scales
Definition
Ask appraisers to report how frequently employees engage in specific behaviors
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Direct Index Approach
Definition
Measures performance using objective, impersonal criteria, such as productivity, absenteeism, and turnover
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Balanced Scorecard Approach
Definition
Using multiple objective measures that tap into numerous different dimensions of performance
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Management by Objectives
Definition
Begins with the establishment of performance objectives (goals) for the upcoming performance period; performance is then measured against the objectives that were set
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Positive Reinforcement
Definition
Involves the use of positive rewards to increase the occurence of the desired performance
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Biometric Technologies
Definition
Technologies using unique qualities of body parts for identification
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Performance Based Pay
Definition
Recognizes that people working the same job can differ greatly in terms of the value they contribute to the organization, and it seeks to provide employees with an incentive for maximizing the value they contribute
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Variable Pay
Definition
Which refers to cash rewards that are tied to some aspect of performance and paid in lump sums rather than as raises
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Sign On Bonuses
Definition
Cash payments awarded at the beginning of an employment period, usually for accepting an employment offer
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Referral Bonuses
Definition
Cash payments awarded to current employees for referring a successfully hired job applicant
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Retention Bonuses
Definition
Cash payments tied to the length of service
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Recognition Awards
Definition
Noncash rewards provided as an after-the-fact display of appreciation or acknowledgment of an individuals or teams desired behavior, effort, or business result that supports the organizations goals and values
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Merit Pay
Definition
Base pay (pay received regardless of performance) is set at a market rate, and a small pool of money is allocated distributing annual raises that reflect the past years perfromance of each employee
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Incentive Pay
Definition
Pegs base pay near the market average, and employees earn additional monetary compensation for excellent performance
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Earnings-At-Risk Pay
Definition
Base pay is set below the market average, and a large portion of the total earnings is paid based on performance
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1. Finances

2. Customers

3. Operations (internal process)

4. Employees (learning & development)

Definition
Proponents of balanced scorecards argue that organizations should monitor their performance using measures that reflect 4 domains:
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Spot Awards
Definition
Granted "on the spot" to recognize employees for performing beyond the call of duty
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Peer-to-Peer Awards
Definition
Granted to employees who have been recognized by their coworkers to show appreciation for their exceptional efforts
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Lump Sum Merit Pay
Definition
Which ties performance appraisals to lump sum bonuses rather than to raises
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Merit Matrix
Definition
A tool used by managers and compensation professionals to determine the merit increase using information about employees performance ratings
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Piecework Plan
Definition
Employees are guaranteed a standard pay rate for each unit they produce
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Standard Hour Plan
Definition
Sets a standard time for each unit of production and then uses this time to determine how much employees are paid
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Gainsharing Plans
Definition
Involve measuring a work units costs and productivity, then sharing future gains with employees
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Profit-Sharing Plans
Definition

Include any plan under which an employer pays regular employees, or makes available to them, special current or deferred sums based on the profits of the business in addition to their regular pay

 

(3 catergories; Current distribution plans, Deffered distribution plans, and Combined Distribution Plans)

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Current Distribution Plan
Definition
Provide a percentage of profits to be distributed quarterly and annually to employees
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Deferred Distribution Plans
Definition
Place earnings in an escrow fund for distribution upon retirement, termination, death, or disability. Because of tax advantages, these are the fastest growing type of plan
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Combined Distribution Plans
Definition
Distribute a portion of profits immediately to employees and set the remaining amount aside in a designated account
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Commission
Definition
Refers to pay based on percentage of the sales price of the product
Term

1. Stock Grants (stock given to employees)

2. Stock Options (employees ma buy future shares @ current prices)

3. Stock Purchase Plans (employees buy shares at discount)

Definition
Stock Ownership... 3 main approaches companies get employees to buy stocks
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Employee Stock Ownership Plans
Definition
Grant shares of stock to employees, frequently as a means of long term savings and retirement
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Stock Appreciation Rights
Definition
Grant employees cash or stock awards based on the increase in the stock price over a specified time
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Stock Option
Definition
Gives an employee the right to buy stock during a specified period of time or under other specified conditions
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Underwater Stock Options
Definition
Have an exercise price that is above the market value of a companys stocks
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Backdating
Definition
Involves changing the option date after the stock is issued to a date when stock prices were particularly low, which maximizes the option value
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Stock Purchase Plans
Definition
Broad-based plans that allow employees to buy stock through the company, usually at a discount
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