Scenario:
In preparation for the board of directors meeting, the chief executive officer (CEO) has asked you to prepare a strategy for maximizing the use of human resources. The CEO pointed out several issues that should be covered as part of the human resources presentation. First, the CEO is concerned about results from a recent employee survey that indicated many employees did not receive regular performance evaluations. Employees complained about the lack of a regular performance appraisal system. Second, managers pointed out that there was not a process for assessing the work of teams, which are an important part of organizational success. Third, at the last board meeting, the directors asked for a report on how the company might implement succession planning.
Task:
Create a multimedia presentation (e.g., PowerPoint, Keynote) (suggested length of 12–15 slides) in which you do the following:
Note: The slides in your presentation should include only the main points you wish to make, with more extensive information included in the presenter notes section of the presentation. Each of the prompts below should be discussed on a separate slide with corresponding presenter notes.
A. Explain the benefits of performance appraisal systems within an organization in which you address the following:
1. Present the optimal results of a well-prepared and well-delivered performance appraisal
2. Recommend preappraisal activities that ensure there are performance appraisal processes that are beneficial to the employee and the company.
3. Recommend postappraisal activities that ensure there are performance appraisal processes that are beneficial to the employee and the company.
4. Illustrate what can go wrong when giving feedback.
5. Discuss steps that a manager might take when delivering a performance appraisal for optimal value.
6. Discuss the benefits to the company of working with employees to further their career goals.
B. Discuss the evaluation of teams within an organization in which you address the following:
1. Summarize research on effectively assessing team performance.
2. Recommend a strategy for the company to adopt to assess team performance.
3. Illustrate the differences between evaluating team performance and individual performance.
C. Discuss the concept of succession planning with an organization in which you address the following:
1. Present reasons for adopting succession planning.
2. Discuss how succession planning can be used by the given company.
3. Illustrate a succession planning process for the company.
D. Present a summary of the presentation in which you address the following:
1. Present a conclusion reiterating key points.
2. Recommend steps the CEO and board of directors should take to implement the key points covered in the presentation.
E. Include presenter notes for each slide.
F. Include all in-text citations and references in APA format.
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