Chapter 6- performance management processes

Performance management occurs in many arenas of your life, notably school and work. Because it is a process that generates grades at school and pay and promotions at work, it's important to understand how it works. You will learn why performance management is one of the most critical and far-reaching processes in the Organizing Framework. You will see why opinions about the usefulness and effectiveness of performance management practices are often negative. However, you'll also learn how performance management practices can be beneficial, such as by helping signal and reinforce desired behaviors and outcome across all levels of OB.

In 400 words:

1. Identify and explain, in your own words the elements of effective performance management

2.In your own words, why did you choose these concepts/theories/ideas?

3.In your own words, how do you see applying them in your business career?

Chapter 7- The Value of Positivity

You can benefit at school and at work by understanding the positive organizational behavior (positive OB or POB), a purposefully positive approach to managing the behavior of individuals groups and organizations. You'll see some of these potential benefits when you explore three ways in which positive OB affects a broad set of outcomes contained in Organizing Framework of OB

In 400 words:

1. Identify and explain, in your own words the benefits of positive organizational behavior

2.In your own words, why did you choose these concepts/theories/ideas?

3.In your own words, how do you see applying them in your business career?