Managing Performance

Managing Performance: Performance Management in Action by Michael Armstrong and Angela Baron is a practical and seminal guide designed to transform theoretical performance management concepts into effective organizational practice. Published by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), this book is essential for HR professionals and line managers seeking to implement sustainable and motivating performance systems that drive results.

This textbook is extensively prescribed across BBA, MBA, M.Com, and professional diploma courses in Human Resource Management at leading Pakistani universities and business schools. It is specifically designed to meet the curriculum needs of Pakistani students, offering unmatched clarity and practical application tested in academic and professional examinations.

The book thoroughly covers the complete spectrum of theory and practice related to performance management. It explores foundational concepts such as the definition and scope of performance management, and its alignment with organizational strategy. Key areas of focus include the performance management cycle (planning, acting, monitoring, and reviewing), setting objectives and behavioral standards, providing effective feedback, 360-degree feedback, and personal development planning.

This edition features extensively updated case studies from global business data, with expanded coverage of contemporary issues such as the rise of continuous performance dialogue (replacing traditional appraisals), digital transformation in HR, data analytics in performance management, and technology’s increasing role in managing a complex global workforce.

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