Write a 600-word essay based on the following questions. Please note that answers that are able to relate topic areas to the wider context of performance management and HRM are likely to attain higher marks

TOPIC 1: Performance management and the role of the line manager
• Critically appraise performance appraisal’s relationship to performance management and identify possible problems in the operation of these systems.
• Identify and explain the crucial role of Line Managers
• Advise line managers on key issues involved and skills required to conduct effective performance reviews.
• Identify and explain particular issues relating to the performance management and appraisal of teams



Write a 550-word essay based on the following questions. Be prepared to provide examples to illustrate your answers. Please note that answers that are able to relate topic areas to the wider context of performance management and HRM are likely to attain higher marks
TOPIC 2: performance management and organisation strategy
• To critically appraise the relationship between organisation strategy and performance management
• Identify and explain the concepts of vertical and horizontal integration to performance management