Instruction
Your final paper will include a title page, abstract and table of contents, introduction, background and significance, discussion of each area, implications, and recommendations. Your action plan can be submitted as an appendix or additional document.
For this synopsis assignment, complete the following:
Select an organization you would like to research as well as recommend a brief improvement strategy and action plan. The organization will be Wal-Mart. You may use your current organization or select an organization from the Internet.Review the example action plan presented in Appendix B and the example template in Appendix C of your textbook Getting the Right Things Done. There are no rules on the final format of your action plan. You may use the templates as a guide for the final look of your action plan.Write a synopsis about the organization you wish to research. Address the following:Explain why you selected this particular organization.Based on the material presented thus far, describe the areas in which you recognize a need for improvement.Recommend an action plan you would consider using for the final project. You may, however, wish to change your approach as you delve deeper into your research.
Action plan must include the following metrics:
You may prepare your final project on your current organization or select on organization using the Internet. Your final project will include two documents—a research paper and an action plan with metrics. In your research for your final paper, you will provide an overview in each of the following areas of your organization.
Action plan must cover
Performance management and reward systemsPerformance management processPerformance management and strategic planningDefining performance and choosing a measurement approachMeasuring results and behaviorsGathering performance informationImplementing a performance management systemPerformance management and employee developmentPerformance management skillsReward systems and legal issuesManaging team performance