Performance management is the process through which an organization increases the degree to which employees trategic goals. Discussions of performance management usually include training and developing employees so they have the KSAs to perform their vork effectively; performance appraisal so they can obtain clear feedback on the effectiveness of their work; and compensation that carefully rewards employee work that contributes strategically. At eGS, each aspect of performance management is addressed by separate practices.

Poption $1$

Cost: $$0\mathrm{.}00$

No Performance Appraisal options.

Option $2$

Cost: $$60,000\mathrm{.}00$

Ensure that eGS's performance appraisal instruments meet the standard of business necessity by customizing evaluation criteria to eGS's strategic goals and values as well as linking essential job functions in job descriptions to performance criteria in appraisals.

Option $3$

Cost: $$75,000\mathrm{.}00$

Train managers on effective ways to conduct performance appraisals, to avoid rating errors and biases, to give performance feedback daily, and to provide coaching on performance problems.

Option $4$

Cost: $$15,000\mathrm{.}00$

Include effectiveness of appraisals in managers' performance criteria.

Option $5$

Cost: $$45,000\mathrm{.}00$

Verify that employees are being evaluated fairly and objectively by comparing written appraisals with other measures of performance.

Doption $6$

Cost: $$20,000\mathrm{.}00$

Link penalties $($financial and postings on eGS's portal$)$ to employee errors or deficiencies rather than use the time$-$consuming process of progressive discipline. Penalties send a stronger message, change behavior faster, and encourage problem employees to leave the organization.

Option $7$

Cost: $$30,000\mathrm{.}00$

Use results$-$oriented appraisals that focus both employees and managers on the impact of employees' work, rather than on less relevant features; consequently, employee results tend to improve, with greater contribution to strategic goals.

Option $8$

Cost: $$45,000\mathrm{.}00$

Schedule appraisals on a regular basis to ensure that employees receive the attention, feedback, and coaching involved in an appraisal with at least predictable frequency, even if it isn't often enough to be ideal.

Option $9$

Cost: $$25,000\mathrm{.}00$