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Organisations are complex systems made up of people and other resources. In order to deliver products, services and other outcomes that satisfy the needs of society, a tremendous amount of work has to be done in and through these organisations. Work and the work performance of the people employed to do the work therefore form the cornerstone of employment relationships.

It is the responsibility of managers and leaders of organisations to ensure the full potential and talent locked up in the organisation's human resources are utilised and developed. It is only through skills and competencies enhancement that organisations are able to compete, survive and be successful in an increasingly volatile and uncertain business environment. This requires a professional approach to the management of work performance and to the continuous development of staff. Through a strategic approach to performance management and people development organisations not only develop people, but the organisation as a whole. The underlying philosophy is therefore that through effective performance management and the concomitant development of human resources, organisations are more able to compete and be successful in a sustainable way. This course deals with issues that relate to how the strategic performance targets of organisations can be supported and achieved through managing the performance of staff and the continuous development of employees as individuals as well as groups. The main focus is on learning experiences and interventions that are intended to change and improve the behaviour and performance of the members of organisations in order to bring about improved organisational performance and personal growth.

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

1. design performance management and people development systems that have relevance in a global business context;
2. demonstrate advanced level academic and professional literacy skills by understanding and applying the theory and concepts of performance planning, management, monitoring, review and reward;
3. critically discuss sustainable strategic performance management and people development issues;
4. assess the changing nature of work and its impact on individual's performance and sustainable development within organisations;
5. apply appropriate theories and principles to coaching, mentoring and career development for enhanced performance;
6. demonstrate ethical research and inquiry skills by finding appropriate sources and adhering to norms of academic integrity;
7. demonstrate written communication skills by preparing and submitting a professional standard paper to fulfil the requirements of the major assignment.