Goal Setting and Optimizing Employee Performance

Optimizing Employee Performance
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Optimizing Employee Performance
Goal setting is essential when designing a performance management system. Goal setting is the process of outlining the objectives that should be achieved over a specified period of time. This process is important as it sets the criteria that will be used to evaluate the performance of an employee. Additionally, this process is important as it ensures that the goals are set to align with the organization's objectives and vision. Further, goal-setting provides clarity to the employee concerning the deliverables that are expected of them. Extensive research has revealed that goal-setting in performance management systems accelerates the attainment of an organization's objectives (Helmold & Samara, 2019). Goal-setting also helps in saving time and maximization of profits. Since each employee knows what is expected of them, they can focus on achieving their goals. The optimization that occurs enables the operations of the organization to flow swiftly, and profit targets are more likely to be reached or exceeded.
Job description plays various roles in the design of a performance management system. First, it documents the duties and responsibilities for each available position in a company. Consequently, interested applicants have a clear picture of the work they will perform if hired. Additionally, the job description also outlines the qualifications needed for each position. The qualifications may entail such factors as education and experience. The provision of qualifications is important in attracting fewer people who meet all or most of the qualifications. Through the provision of qualifications, the company/ organization increases the chances of attracting top talent. Additionally, this description often serves as the basis upon which the employee wil...