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Performance Management

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Performance Management and Organizational Goals

Jeanette Lashley

Dr. Marie Line Germain, Ph. D.

HRM 538 Performance Management

April 28, 2013

Using the concepts of performance management and organizational goals, develop an argument regarding the relationship between the two (2) concepts. Be sure to include discussion regarding the impact of one to another and the challenges presented. Organizational goals are the overall objectives, purpose and mission established by the leaders/owners of a business. These goals are typically focusing on the long range operational goals of the company. These goals should and generally are communicated to each employee at the beginning of their employment with the company. By clearly …show more content…

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