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Performance Appraisal and Management by Jeanette N. Cleveland, Madison E. Hanscom and Kevin R. Murphy (2018, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherSAGE Publications, Incorporated

ISBN-101506352901

ISBN-139781506352909

eBay Product ID (ePID)241144037

Product Key Features

Number of Pages424 Pages

Publication NamePerformance Appraisal and Management

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2018

SubjectHuman Resources & Personnel Management, General

TypeTextbook

AuthorJeanette N. Cleveland, Madison E. Hanscom, Kevin R. Murphy

Subject AreaBusiness & Economics

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight24.2 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7.5 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2017-048316

ReviewsThis is a very comprehensive tool in explaining the history and value, theorists and models of the performance appraisal process, and it brings the process up to date with a hopeful future., "[This is] a practical, cutting-edge, research-based textbook that bases its conclusions and recommendations on the state-of-the-art science for explaining why performance appraisals fail and how they can be designed for implementing a more successful and sustainable performance appraisal system in organizations. A must-read for students and practitioners alike!" -- Uma J. Iyet "Murphy, Cleveland, and Hanscom have brought together decades of sound research and practice knowledge to shed light on the controversial performance appraisal practices found in almost all organizations. Every designer of PA and HR systems, and those aspiring to be, will run to get and read this book. Don't abandon Performance Appraisals, re-invent them." -- Mo Cayer "Murphy, Cleveland, and Hanscom's Performance Appraisal: Why Does It Fail and How can it be Fixed? offers a well-grounded in-depth review of current performance appraisal process steps and illustrates the strengths and weaknesses of today's practices. The focus of the book is on making performance appraisals better for both the employee and supervisor. Case studies allow students to engage in discussing the root-causes of failure and success in the performance appraisal performance process." -- Bruce E. Winston "Hopefully 'a bible' for measuring and evaluating performance." -- Ann Membel "This book provides a research-based, comprehensive overview of performance appraisals in modern organizations." -- Sean Valentine "A seminal work for understanding the social psychological processes underpinning performance appraisal process in the workplace." -- Cort W. Rudolph "This is a very comprehensive tool in explaining the history and value, theorists and models of the performance appraisal process, and it brings the process up to date with a hopeful future." -- Ann P. Membel "Detailed overview of performance management with relevant and current issues" -- Jennifer E. Fairweather "...The authors provide extensive literature to illustrate their ideas. It is enlightening and worth reading." -- Jing Zhang "Well-researched, comprehensive, and yet imminently accessible discussion of challenges of performance appraisal." -- Eric S. Ecklund, ...The authors provide extensive literature to illustrate their ideas. It is enlightening and worth reading., Murphy, Cleveland, and Hanscom's Performance Appraisal: Why Does It Fail and How can it be Fixed? offers a well-grounded in-depth review of current performance appraisal process steps and illustrates the strengths and weaknesses of today's practices. The focus of the book is on making performance appraisals better for both the employee and supervisor. Case studies allow students to engage in discussing the root-causes of failure and success in the performance appraisal performance process., Well-researched, comprehensive, and yet imminently accessible discussion of challenges of performance appraisal., A seminal work for understanding the social psychological processes underpinning performance appraisal process in the workplace., This book provides a research-based, comprehensive overview of performance appraisals in modern organizations., Murphy, Cleveland, and Hanscom have brought together decades of sound research and practice knowledge to shed light on the controversial performance appraisal practices found in almost all organizations. Every designer of PA and HR systems, and those aspiring to be, will run to get and read this book. Don't abandon Performance Appraisals, re-invent them., [This is] a practical, cutting-edge, research-based textbook that bases its conclusions and recommendations on the state-of-the-art science for explaining why performance appraisals fail and how they can be designed for implementing a more successful and sustainable performance appraisal system in organizations. A must-read for students and practitioners alike!

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal658.3125

SynopsisKEY FEATURES: Using over 900 references from the most current empirical research to support their arguments, the authors discuss important topics like the need for year-round performance appraisals. Describing the most common performance appraisal challenges provides readers with a realistic and comprehensive look at the challenges they will face as practitioners, such as conflicting goals, leniency, distorted ratings, poor attitudes, and lack of training. Illuminating case studies and hands-on exercises illustrate the connection between research and practice. Spotlight boxes highlight current debates, trends, and interesting findings in the field to reinforce important concepts while keeping the reader engaged and updated on hot topics., Organizations of all sizes face the challenge of accurately and fairly evaluating performance in the workplace. Performance Appraisal and Managementdistills the best available research and translates those findings into practical, concrete strategies. This text explores common obstacles and why certain performance appraisal methods often fail. Using a strategic, evidence-based approach, the authors outline best practices for avoiding common pitfalls and help organizations achieve their maximum potential. Cases, exercises, and spotlight boxes on timely issues like cyberbullying in the workplace and appraising team performance provides readers with opportunities to hone their critical thinking and decision-making skills., Exploring common challenges and unpacking why performance appraisal often fails in organizations, Performance Appraisal and Management uses the latest thinking and research to equip readers with evidence-based tools and strategies for overcoming these obstacles., Organizations of all sizes face the challenge of accurately and fairly evaluating performance in the workplace. Performance Appraisal and Management distills the best available research for and translate those findings into practical, concrete strategies. This text explores common obstacles and why certain performance appraisal methods often result in failures. Using a strategic, evidence-based approach, the authors outline best practices for avoiding common pitfalls and helping organizations achieve their maximum potential. Cases, exercise, and spotlight boxes on timely issues like cyberbullying in the workplace and appraising team performance provides readers with opportunities to hone their critical thinking and decision making skills., Written by two of the most prominent scholars in the field, Performance Appraisal and Management takes a strategic approach to designing effective performance appraisal systems and uses state-of-the-art science to inform practice. Many organizations today are becoming disillusioned with the performance management process. This text explores common challenges and unpacks why performance appraisal often fails in organizations. The authors equip readers with evidence-based tools and strategies for overcoming these obstacles, outlining the steps organizations need to take to create effective performance appraisal systems. Based on the latest thinking and research, Performance Appraisal and Management argues that effective performance appraisal systems play a crucial role in talent management and giving organizations a competitive advantage in today's hyper-competitive business environment.

LC Classification NumberHF5549.5.R3M8624