Assignment title: Information
Part A 1.Review the Australian Hardware simulated business information provided in the Assessment Appendices. 2.Review the following scenario: 3.Use the template provided in Appendix 1 to plan training for Wollongong managers. Remember to plan objectives for the training and to monitor success against objectives (plan to conduct some form of test or evaluation of the training). Remember to plan strategies for winning the support of managers for implementing processes. You will plan a 20–30 minute session that: a.briefly outlines the main features of the performance management process, such as: i.regular monitoring of performance ii.identification of performance gaps iii.providing feedback iv.managing talent b.focuses on one of these four aspects of the process and give examples, introduce tools, or demonstrate skills introduce tools, or demonstrate skills c.addresses storage of performance management documentation in accordance with recordkeeping policy d.allows adequate time for managers to practise and to provide feedback. 4.Deliver training, making sure to: a.outline the main features of the performance management process (as listed in the previous step) b.meet the needs of your learners c.presnt information that is consistent with processes you outlined in Assessment Task 1 and consistent with Australian Hardware policies and procedures d.use a range of facilitation methods to cater for differences in learning style e.follow the timeframe you outlined in the session plan. 1.Review the following scenario: A manager contacts HR with the following enquiry: Hi One of my sales staff is consistently late, displays poor attitude and has performed below agreed level on his last two performance appraisals. The employee does not agree with the rating I have given him, however. I have tried clarifying targets and coaching. Nothing seems to work. Maybe I'm just not delivering feedback in the right way. It's hard not to be frustrated and I do get angry sometimes. Actually, I feel let down and hurt because I have tried to develop the potential I once saw in this employee. This terrible situation is now affecting team morale. What should I do next? I think I might need to let the employee go. Audrey Wu Housewares Manager, Wollongong 2.Write an email to Audrey Wu, Wollongong's Housewares Manager to: a.outline positive approaches to giving feedback and coaching b.outline appropriate intervention options c.outline a process for dispute resolution d.outline the process for terminating the employee in case intervention is unsuccessful e.outline the process for recordkeeping to ensure adherence to policies and legislative requirements. Ensure you refer to any relevant policies and legislation, including specific reference to anti-discrimination, privacy and industrial relations legislation. Part C 1.Prepare a written reflection in which you evaluate: a.your performance b.the effectiveness of existing performance management processes, particularly in terms of: i.the level of guidance for dealing with underperforming staff ii.their ability to help managers achieve the short- and long-term strategic aims of the organisation. Remember to evaluate processes in light of your knowledge of the characteristics of learning organisations and the broader role of HR in achieving business objectives. 2.Submit the required documents for assessment as per the specifications below. Be sure to keep a copy for your records.