Performance Management: Balancing Developmental and Administrative Approaches

Syllabus Topic

HSC topic: Human resources

strategies in human resource management

• performance management - developmental or administrative

Performance management encompasses processes and practices aimed at ensuring employees' work aligns with the goals and objectives of an organization. It involves setting performance expectations, evaluating results, and providing feedback to drive improvement. Performance management can be categorized into two main approaches: developmental and administrative.

Key Definitions

Developmental Performance Management:

This approach focuses on employee growth, skill enhancement, and engagement. It seeks to develop employees' abilities for long-term success and contribution, often providing training, career development opportunities, and regular feedback aimed at personal and professional improvement.

Administrative Performance Management:

This approach is concerned with operational efficiency and ensuring employees meet the immediate goals of the organization. It focuses on using structured performance appraisals and reviews to ensure accountability and alignment with business objectives.

Developmental Approach: Amazon

Amazon’s “Upskilling 2025” initiative exemplifies the developmental approach. This program is designed to train employees in new, in-demand areas such as cloud computing and machine learning.

Administrative Approach: Qantas

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Qantas shifted to an administrative performance management strategy, restructuring its operations and reducing its workforce by 6000.

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Sources

Sources

CCES: Market-Based Policies

DCCEEW: Emissions Reduction Fund

Investopedia: Carbon Credits

UNCC: Paris Agreement

Shell: Mitigation Outcomes

DCCEEW: Renewable Energy Target