MGMT325

Performance Management

Performance management is the continuous process of measuring and developing individual and team performance, and aligning performance with organizational goals. Learn how to create and implement a performance management system that helps employees perform at their best. You’ll get hands-on practice at coaching for performance.

Prerequisite(s):

This course is available at the following time(s) and location(s):

Section Sessions Dates/time Campus Instructor(s) Cost Registration
MGMT325-VA11342 12 Tuesdays
May 7–July 23, 2013
6–9pm
Van Wayne Rawcliffe $570 Register
MGMT325-SU1137 12 Mondays
Sep 16–Dec 16, 2013
6:30–9:30 pm
(no class Oct 14 and Nov 11)
Sur Wayne Rawcliffe $590 Register
MGMT325-VA1137 12 Wednesdays
Sep 18–Dec 4, 2013
6–9 pm
Van TBA $590 Register

What will I learn?

After completing this course, you should be able to do the following:

  • Describe the role of performance management in creating organizational effectiveness
  • Distinguish performance management from performance appraisal
  • Describe the concept of a reward system and its relationship to a performance management system
  • Derive employee performance standards from organizational process improvement initiatives
  • Describe how to design compensation strategies that link organizational rewards with employee performance
  • Assess performance using a competency framework
  • Practise measuring and providing feedback on performance
  • Create performance improvement plans
  • Demonstrate effective coaching to encourage performance improvement

How will I learn?

To fit your busy schedule, classes take place on evenings or weekends at SFU Vancouver. This university-level course may consist of a combination of lectures, workshops, case studies, examinations, projects, papers, assignments, and group presentations. It requires at-home study and preparation. You can expect reading and other assignments on a weekly basis.

How will I be evaluated?

We'll evaluate your performance in this course using a combination of in-class or take-home assignments, exams, individual or group projects, participation, and attendance. To meet course demands, you should have an advanced level of written and spoken English.

If English is not your first language, we recommend you complete the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 6.5. If you have any questions or concerns about your English language proficiency, we encourage you to contact us.

Textbooks and learning materials

Course fees do not include textbooks or other materials, which you may purchase from the SFU Bookstore. We recommend you purchase your textbooks as soon as you've registered. The quantities are limited at the bookstore.

The textbook for the course is Performance Management by Aguinis (2013, 3rd ed., ISBN:9780132556385).

Professional development credits

This course may meet the requirements for the following designation(s):

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