Explores the theory and practice of performance appraisal and performance-based pay. Performance appraisal topics include appraisal instruments, sources of appraisal, increasing appraisal accuracy, and conducting appraisal interviews. Performance-based pay topics include traditional merit pay as well as incentive plans, gain sharing, and profit sharing. Students are required to apply concepts and techniques discussed in class within several assignments and/or exercises.
Prerequisites: BA 2858 with a minimum grade of C and successful completion of 75 ch, or admission to the Certificate in Human Resource Management and successful completion of BA 1605, BA 2858 and BA 3813 with a minimum grade of C.