Question $1$:

A$)$ What is the human resource manager$$s role in a career development program? What is the manager$$s role in a career development program? Discuss who you believe to be primarily responsible for employees$$ career success and why. What factors may be involved?$$ Support your position with specific examples and evidence.

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B$)$ What are some challenges that organizations may face in creating and implementing a career development program? Discuss at least two.

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Question $2$:

A$)$ Describe how a performance management system is different from an annual performance appraisal. What are some of the negative impacts of poorly conducted performance appraisals? Why is it important to balance positive and constructive feedback? Support your position with specific examples and evidence.

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B$)$ Discuss your personal experience with performance evaluations.$$ How were your performance goals established?$$ Was it limited to an annual appraisal or was there ongoing feedback?$$ How did these factors influence your performance, motivation, and engagement?

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Question $3$:

A$)$ Imagine that you are preparing for your first performance feedback session with your employee. You want the session to be effective for the employee, so he$/$she will have the motivation and knowledge to improve performance. You also want to provide a valid, accurate evaluation of the employee$$s performance.$$

$$ What are the steps that you would take to prepare for the session?

$$ What sources of data would you consider?$$

$$ Finally, outline how you would conduct the feedback and evaluation.

B$)$ Assume the role of the employee. How would you need to prepare for your performance evaluation meeting?$$ How would you prepare yourself to respond to any negative or constructive feedback?

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