Concise Introduction to Performance Management (Hardcover)

Hardcover. Our Elgar Concise Introductions are inspiring and considered. They explain the key principles in business and are expertly written by some of the worlds leading scholars. The aims of the series are two-fold: to pinpoint essential concepts of business and management, and to offer insights that stimulate critical thinking. This Concise Introduction describes current approaches to measuring and managing performance in organisations and offers insights into how they may need to evolve as the working environment changes. It demonstrates the need to see performance management in the context of the culture and leadership of the organisation and not as a standalone activity. Key Features:Provides examples of good practice and highlights pitfalls to be avoidedDescribes principal tools and techniques such as The Balanced Scorecard, Performance Prism and Success MappingCombines recent academic research with discussion of how techniques are used in practiceThe Concise Introduction to Performance Management will be indispensable for managers seeking to improve their skills and knowledge. It will also be of use for students and researchers of management, business and economics. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…