Question 1:How does a complete performance management system differ from the use of annual performance appraisals? How can involving the use of employees in the creation of performance standards improve the effectiveness of a performance management system? What role does a human resource manager have in the performance management process? What role does a supervisor or manager have in the performance management process?

Question 2 :What is a high-performance work system? What are its elements? Which of those elements involve human resource management? How can teamwork, empowerment, knowledge sharing, and job satisfaction contribute to high performance? Summarize how each of the following HR functions can contribute to high performance: job design, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and compensation?