The purpose of this project is to allow you the opportunity to develop a new or improved performance assessment system for an organization that you select. You will present your project in class on the last night that we meet, April 23rd. You can provide a plan for a current employer or one that you have learned about through your internet research. As part of your class project, you will want to present a formal report that contains the following components:
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1) An overview of the goals of your plan in relation to the mission, management philosophy, and values of the organization.

2) A summary of some of the problems that appear to be associated with the current program and an action plan for addressing these limitations.

3) New Performance Appraisal forms for at least two groupings of employees (e.g., Hourly and Exempt employees) and administrative and user guidelines.

a) Instructions to supervisors and employees in completing the forms.
b) Definitions of the factors, ratings and behavioral dimensions of your forms.
c) Tips for Conducting Effective Performance Interviews.
d) Tips for developing performance goals and objectives.
e) Tips for documenting performance problems and disciplinary actions.
Be sure to maintain a checklist so that you can assure that your class project contains all of the components that have been referenced above.