HRM2604 - Performance Management Practices Study Guide For Exams.

© 2020 University of South Africa All rights reserved Published by the University of South Africa Muckleneuk, Pretoria HRM2604/SG001/4 Please note Read this study guide (SG001) in conjunction with the Study @ Unisa brochure and Tutorial Letters HRMALL6/301/4 and HRM2604/101/3. We strongly recommend that you register for and use myUnisa (see the Study @ Unisa brochure for details) as this will give you direct access to important information and allow you to perform tasks such as updating your personal information, submitting assignments, confirming receipt of assignments, obtaining assignment marks, obtaining examination timetables and results, joining online discussion forums and many more. © Unisa 2020 Author: Maryam Moosa HRM2604/SG001/4 iii Dear HRM2604 Student The preface of this study guide is an orientation to the module and I introduce you to the online environment. You will find the study units for this module (study units 01–09) which cover the syllabus of HRM2604 and I refer you to the corresponding chapters in the prescribed book. In this study guide you will find all the study units for this module: Items 0 Preface 1 1 Study unit 01 11 2 Study unit 02 15 3 Study unit 03 19 4 Study unit 04 24 5 Study unit 05 27 6 Study unit 06 32 7 Study unit 07 35 8 Study unit 08 38 9 Study unit 09 41 Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any module-related queries. I hope that you enjoy this dynamic and stimulating module. Kind regards Mrs Maryam Moosa LECTURER: HRM2604 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT UNISA Preface HRM2604/SG001/4 1 PREFACE Contents Pages 1 Welcome 1 2 Purpose of the module 2 3 Learning outcomes of the module 3 4 Framework for the module 4 5 Schedule for the module 5 6 How to approach this module 5 7 Assessment 7 8 Icons used in this module 8 9 Success factors 9 10 Language policy 10 11 Concluding remarks 10 1 WELCOME Image source: Shutterstock Welcome to Performance Management Practices (HRM2604). I trust that you will have a stimulating and successful year of study. As you progress on your journey through this dynamic module, you will soon realise how interesting and important performance management (PM) actually is in reaching organisational objectives through the sound management of the efforts of the workforce. I know that you will find this module inspiring and of considerable practical value. I want you to know that I am here to assist you every step of the way in facilitating the best possible learning experience for you. 2 Performance management is one of the most important aspects of human resource management. Organisational success is achievable if all staff members are familiar with the strategic goals of their organisation and know how to achieve their particular individual goals in this organisational context. In fact, the performance of an organisation depends directly on the performance of its people, regardless of the organisation’s size, purpose and other characteristics. This module will expose you to all the elements of a successful PM system and the spectrum of relevant people management practices significant to performance management in organisations, as per the module learning outcomes. I recommend that you start your studies as soon as possible, as this module is not only intensive, but also comprehensive. I strongly recommend that you register for and use myUnisa (see the Study @ Unisa brochure for details) as this will give you direct access to important information and allow you to perform tasks such as updating your personal information, submitting assignments, confirming receipt of assignments, obtaining assignment marks, obtaining examination timetables and results, joining online discussion forums, and many more. As this module is offered mostly online, it is important that you read this study guide thoroughly and then log on to the myUnisa site for this module. Over and above the inventory letter and other items, you should also have received the brochure Study @ Unisa, which contains important information. This brochure is also available on myUnisa. The Department of Despatch should supply you with the following tutorial matter for this module:  two general tutorial letters: HRMALL6/301/4 and HRMONLI/301/4  Tutorial Letter HRM2604/101/3 (which contains contact details for the lecturer, your assignment tasks and due dates, and other module-related information) Tutorial Letters 201 and 202 with feedback on the assignments will be uploaded onto myUnisa a few weeks after the due dates of the assignments. These tutorial letters are only available online. Note: This study guide is only available on myUnisa under Official Study Material. 2 PURPOSE OF THE MODULE This module intends to equip you with the competencies required to manage, evaluate and suggest changes to the PM practices of an organisation. It will be useful to those who need to develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of the complete PM system and process in order to effectively direct the performance of employees and ultimately the performance of the organisation.