Monitoring and Rewarding Employees.
MONITORING AND REWARDING EMPLOYEES TASK 1 Purpose of Performance Appraisals A performance appraisal can be defined as "a structured formal interaction between a subordinate and supervisor, that usually takes the form of a periodic interview [annual or semi-annual], in which the work performance of the subordinate is examined and discussed, with a view to identifying weaknesses and strengths as well as opportunities for improvement and skills development." As methods of measuring performance are imperative in assessing a company's success or failure, performance appraisals are necessary in assessing the employee base that is responsible for the company's overall performance. Historically, the primary participants in a performance appraisal are the supervisor and the subordinate. However, as performance appraisal methods have continued to evolve, the evaluators have grown to include a greater range of participants from peers to customers. In addition to an expansion in the participant base, the function of performance appraisals has also grown to encompass various purposes. A popular reasoning behind performance appraisals surrounds the human resources component of justifying promotions, raises and terminations. A performance appraisal provides a formal means for the employer in determining whether or not an employee has the necessary qualifications for either a promotion
PERSONALITY DISORDERS
Yet all experience is an arch wherethro' Gleams that untravell'd world, whose margin fades For ever and for ever when I move. Tennyson's Ulysses Personality disorders indicate the presence of chronic rigid and maladjusted personality traits, through which the person's interpersonal or professional functioning is negatively affected, or which lead to personal unhappiness and problems (Louw, 1990). Discuss this statement from a biopsychosocial frame of reference and refer to one personality disorder in any cluster to illustrate your answer. THE BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL MODEL: The biopsychosocial model (Engel, 1980, cited in Paris, 1993) suggests an integrated approach that understands psychopathology in terms of multiple causes, none of which is sufficient on its own for the development of the disorder. These factors could include biological vulnerability, the psychological impacts of life experiences and the influence of the social environment all of which may factor as risk variables or protective variables. The biopsychosocial model differs from more linear cause and effect approaches such as heredity in that it is only the cumulative interactive effects of the multiple variables can produce the overt disorder. PERSONALITY DISORDERS Personality disorders are characterised by inflexible and longstanding maladaptive personality traits that cause significant impairment and
HRM Case Study. FARASSOO International designs produces and markets computer peripherals and devices that enable people to work productively.
Self Action Project: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IN FARASSOO Organization Prepared by NEDA TAYEBAN MR 081135 Prepared for Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rosmini Omar Human Resource Management MRB 2032 International Business School 20 NOV 2010 TABLE OF CONTENT .0 Introduction .1 Human Resource Management 2.0 Farassoo Company 2.1 Our people 2.2 Mission 2.3 Visions 2.4 Quality Statement 2.5 Quality policy 2.6 Management Philosophy 3.0 Strategy 4.0 Technological Advancement 5.0 Role of Training 6.0 Problems issue at Farassoo Company 7.0 Recommendation 8.0 Conclusion 9.0 References .0 Introduction .1. Human Resource Management The Human Resources Management (HRM) function includes a variety of activities, and key among them is deciding what staffing needs manager have and whether to use independent contractors or hire employees to fill these needs, recruiting and training the best employees, ensuring they are high performers, dealing with performance issues, and ensuring manager personnel and management practices conform to various regulations. Besides that, the holding activities also include managing manager approach to employee benefits and compensation, employee records and personnel policies. 2.0. Farassoo Company The work described in this case study was
PERCEPTIONS ON COUNSELLING
PERCEPTIONS ON COUNSELLING "People who have had counselling will be less influenced by external factors than those who haven't" RESEARCH PROJECT CONTENTS Page CONTENTS....................................................................................1 RATIONALE....................................................................................2 INTRODUCTION...............................................................................2 . Identify and describe a range of research methods METHODOLOGY.............................................................................3 Primary data.......................................................................................... 4 Secondary data................................................................................4 Qualitative research..........................................................................5 Quantitative research........................................................................6 Questionnaires :...............................................................................6 Sampling :...................................................................................... 7 Interviews: ...................................................................................7-8 Observations :
e learning verses traditional learning
University of Teesside Certificate in Education EDU20004-N Individual Study L2:20 CATS E Learning verses Traditional Learning Produced by Kevin Monaghan Introduction Within my report I hope explore in detail and critically evaluate in depth both Learning methods in an unbiased approach and evaluate findings in terms of impact upon practice. My report will highlight both strengths and weakness in both methods. I also want to demonstrate within this essay what I have learnt during my two years on this course both in the classroom and in my teaching practice. E learning has been part and parcel of education and training in the western world for many years now. In recent times, since the Internet took the world by storm, online learning has become accessible to people in various parts of the world. Now e-learning has found its way into the educational system of developing nations as well. The advancement in technology and communication has made teaching and training almost possible anywhere, anytime. This brings me to the question of how relevant traditional methods of teaching like classroom teaching are in the modern world. Will a teacher or a trainer eventually become dispensable? Will textbooks and other reference books cease to exist? Will writing be totally replaced by the keyboard? Will there be no schools and colleges in future? Will e-learning companies
Differences between e-Learning and e-Teaching
Differences between e-Learning and e-Teaching Introduction Education through the use of computers and information systems has had a long history in education. However, there is a big difference between the earlier and current forms of online learning, as the earlier type, called Computer Based Instruction or Training (CBI or CBT), focused on the interaction between the student and computer drills, tutorials or simulations (Zwass, 1998(. Today, the prevailing paradigm is Computer Mediated Communication (CMC), where the primary form of interaction is between students and instructors, mediated by the computer. CBI is usually individualized (self-study) learning, while CMC involves teacher/tutor facilitation. In this book, when we refer to online learning, we are always talking about CMC, not CBI (Kearsley, 2003). E-learning and e-teaching have rapidly developed over the year. The scope of this paper is to identify the differences between them. On their very core, these two issues share a single key similarity; online education involves the use of computer networks for learning and teaching (Kearsley, 2003). Obviously, such a practice entails the possible use of large-scale public networks such as the internet or small local area networks (LANs) in a specific building (Leontios and Gavana, 2003). The latter may be the basis for an electronic classroom or a campus/school
The e-Learning market for corporations.
e-Learning Delivery Solutions Industry analysis Company analysis - Centra software Inc High Technology, Entrepreneurship and Strategy Professor Ron Adner Students Uri Einan Vinod Janardhan Rajat Nag Yaron Spigel Adrian Horotan Fontainebleau June 2001 Table of contents Part I - Industry analysis 1. Introduction 1 2. The size of the eLearning market 3 3. Definitions 5 4. Market segmentation 6 4.1 content 4.2 services 4.3 technology 5. The SCEL platforms market 8 6. Market drivers 10 7. The future of elearning 11 8. Conclusion 13 Part II - Company Analysis - Centra software Inc. 1. Preface 14 2. Company background 15 3. Product 17 4. Value chain 21 4.1 Suppliers 4.2 Customers 5. Partnerships 23 6. Competition 25 6.1 Interwise 6.2 IBM/Lotus 6.3 Mentergy 6.4 Microsoft 6.5 ACEL platform companies 6.6 LMS companies 6.7 Content providers and Service providers 7. Competitive advantages and strategy analysis 33 Appendices 39 Appendix I Comparison of C-learning with Elearning Appendix II Customers Appendix III Partnerships Bibliography Part I - Market Analysis . Introduction - The e-Learning market The landscape of learning has never looked more promising for companies in the education business. Education is the second largest market in the
The following dissertation report will attempt to look at the chosen topic area of Scottish Secondary Education: Teaching Methods for 5th and 6th Year Pupils.
Contents Page . INTRODUCTION .1 Aim & Objective 2 .1.1 Aim 2 .1.2 Objectives 2 .2 Rational 3 2. LITERATURE REVIEW 5 2.1 Educational Teaching Methods 5 2.2 Information Technology Utilities 8 3. METHODOLOGY 7 3.1 Research of a Secondary Nature 7 3.1.1 Quantitative Data, Methods & Tools 7 3.1.2 Qualitative Data, Methods & Tools 9 3.1.2.1 Using the Internet 20 3.2 Research of a Primary Nature 21 3.2.1 Action Research 22 4. SECONDARY EVIDENCE 24 4.1 Objectives i & ii 24 4.2 Objective iii 27 4.2.1 Video Conferencing 27 4.2.2 Internet 29 4.3 Objective iv 32 4.4 Objective v 33 4.5 Aim 34 5. CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS 37 5.1 Conclusions 37 5.2 Recommendations 39 5.2.1 Teaching Methods in Secondary Education 40 5.2.2 The utilisation of the 'First Steps at University' and 'Next Steps at University' courses 41 5.2.3 Further Research 42 I. REFERENCES iii II. BIBLIOGRAPHY ix III. APPENDICES xi Appendix 1 - Table: Student Withdrawal Statistics - 1998,1999,2000 xi Appendix 2 - Chart: Student Withdrawal Statistics - 1998 xii Appendix 3 - Chart: Student Withdrawal Statistics - 1999 xiii Appendix 4 - Chart: Student Withdrawal Statistic - 2000 xiv Appendix 5 - Chart: Student Withdrawal Statistic - 1998, 1999 & 2000 xv Appendix 6 - Pictures: Video Conferencing xvi . INTRODUCTION The following dissertation report will
MENTAL HEALTH
AO1 Mental health issues The concept of mental health There are a wide range of different terms that people use to describe mental health these are as follows: The World Health Organisation (WHO) have objectives and functions, which are there core commitment to mental health promotion, these are as follows: - " not merely the absence of disease of infirmity" - "attainment by all people of the highest possible level of health" - To foster activities in the field of mental health, especially those affecting the harmony of human relations" The World Health Organisation defines health as: ... A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease of infirmity Mental health promotion involves actions that support people to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles, which therefore create a supportive living condition or environment. Mental illnesses are common and universal. There is no general term for mental health and illnesses. According to research, the most prevalent mental health problems were due to alcohol and drug abuse, family violence and abuse, and suicidal behaviour. Many people in the society are not very familiar with mental health problems. Although, research has shown that about 50 years ago, people would class people with mental health problems and would say they had a 'demon' was inside of them and possessed them.
