MG 370 Performance Management in Organizations

This course will address the entire range of topics associated with managing the human asset to realize and sustain optimal levels of performance. Topics will include appraisal systems, change management models, adult learning theories, individual versus team performance, organizational development, and managing a diverse workforce. Various aspects of the corporate training and development function, training program design and development of various methods and media for training delivery, as well as return on investment outcomes, will be explored. In addition, this course will also examine the development of systems that will provide highest levels of both personal and professional development and growth within the organization; creation of promotional and cross-functional systems that will talent strength the organization; development of retention strategies that tie rewards to performance talent; creation of workforce planning systems that will provide succession planning of best talent within the organization; and utilization of technological systems to support these functions within human resources planning will be presented.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BUS 276 or MG 349 or equivalent