Understand theories: approaches to managing people Assignment

Teaching and learning approach:

MLO 1

Assessment Task/Activities

Understand theories and approaches to managing people for performance

Individual Assignment:

Each student is required to write a review of journal articles that incorporate cultural factors in the research of performance management. The review should 1) provide a clear summary of no less than 1 (ONE) credible journal articles, 2) establish the theoretical, methodological, and managerial implications, 3) suggest specific directions for future research near the end of the review.

Teaching and Learning Activities:

MLO1 is achieved after students are introduced to the key concepts and elements of a performance management system. Each student will explore the latest and best literature on performance management and learn to manage based on scientific evidence by keeping cultures in perspective. The lecturer will facilitate students through interactive and self-direct learning activities such as quiz, forum, poll, and role-playing to form their own perspectives on the conceptualisations, theories, and approaches of performance management.

MLO 2& 3

Assessment Task/Activities Analyse benefits and challenges in implementing performance management.

Demonstrate effective leadership skills.

Group Assignment Assessment Task 2:

Students are to report on the performance management practices of ONE (1) successful organisation of their group’s choice. The organisation should be large for your group to articulate the issues on performance management efforts. Open-ended questions (usually question starts with who, what, where, when, why, or how) and the students were to interview TWO (2) managers (top manager, middle-level manager or line manager) from the chosen organisation or industry. During the interview session with the managers, the students are to seek the relevant people and organisational design issues and get specific examples of how these managers implement a performance management system in their organisation.

Teaching and Learning Activities:

MLO2 and 3 are achieved through active discussion of various current issues in performance management and case studies. This is a case-based learning approach where real-world examples are being analysed so that students learn to identify issues in various working environment pertaining to the implementation of performance and the monitoring system within an organisation. Group discussions are expected among students as well as the presentation of the ideas. Feedback would be given to gauge the level of understanding and the mastery of communication skills. Students would also learn to integrate various aspects of management of a performance system and analyse the organization more holistically. Leadership skills are acquired and developed through the process of working together in groups.

MLO 4

Assessment Task/Activities

Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance management system. The final exam assesses the MLOs in the form of a case study. It is an open-book take-home exam. The exam lasts EIGHT (8) hours.

Teaching and Learning Activities:

1. Brief on exam preparation.
2. Independent and/or group learning and revision.

Assignment 1: Journal Article Review (20%)

Write a review of the following journal article:

Dastmalchian, A., Bacon, N., McNeil, N., Steinke, C., Blyton, P., Satish Kumar, M., ... & Varnali, R. (2020). High-performance work systems and organizational performance across societal cultures. Journal of International Business Studies, 51(3), 353-388.

Click on the following link to retrieve the article:

https://openaccess.city.ac.uk/id/eprint/23058/1/

Structure:

1. Summary of the reviewed article
   1. Summarise the background and aim of this journal article (word count: 100)
   2. Define the following terms: High-Performance Work System (HPWS); Societal Culture; and Organisational Performance (Word count: 100)
   3. Describe the research methods used to produce the data collection and data analysis (Word count: 50)
   4. Summarize three key findings of this article (Word count: 100)
   5. Explain the limitations of the journal article (Word count 50)
   6. Discussion of the managerial implications1.
2. Discuss 3 (THREE) managerial implications: (Words count: 600)

1. Read the journal article thoroughly and identify three key findings (consistent with d under Part 1).
2. Explain how each finding can be applied in your country or organization to improve managerial practices.
3. Use additional literature or your experience/observation in real-world organizations to support your answer.
4. You can also include theoretical and/or methodological implications.
5. Make sure to discuss three points in total, regardless of the implication types (theoretical2 , methodological3 , or managerial).

Assignment Format:

1. Times New Roman, 1.5 spacing and 11-point font.
2. The document should be between 800 and 1200 words (excluding the title page, tables, charts, and references).
3. The report should be written in accordance with parts.
4. Use APA/Harvard referencing style.

Writing Resources:

You are expected to communicate your ideas with effective writing. A quick guide to write clearly, concisely, and precisely. You can hone your writing skills by referring to Purdue Online Writing Lab You are highly recommended to check your writing with Grammarly.