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Performance is a set of actions taken by an individual, a group, or an organization that result in something that the recipient values.<\/p>\n
Performance, in an organizational context, can be defined as the combination of work activity and results achieved by an individual, a team, or the organization as a whole.\u00a0 We can define results as deliberate actions taken by one entity that create value or fulfill requirements for the entity benefiting from those actions.<\/p>\n
An organization\u2019s Performance is affected at the following 4 levels:<\/p>\n
Performance Improvement consists of the process of ascertaining and implementing strategies<\/a> and measures that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and output of the person, team, or organization that undertakes particular activities.<\/p>\n The usual approach to enhancing Performance is to focus on the problem, opportunity, or method.<\/p>\n Some models, however, suggest taking results or goals as the starting point in order to improve Performance.\u00a0 Questions that need asking when taking the end goal as the 1st<\/sup> step include:<\/p>\n Measuring Performance<\/a> through this approach consists of evaluating both aspects, i.e., the work activities accomplished by the individual or team and the results attained from those activities.<\/p>\n Work activity means the tasks and responsibilities given to an individual or team; it also comprises the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake those tasks.\u00a0 Work activities can be monitored and measured via different methods, for example, Performance Reviews<\/a>, Job Analyses, and Time and Motion Studies.<\/p>\n Results can be definite, e.g., customer satisfaction ratings or sales revenue. \u00a0Results may be intangible, such as better team morale or improved Innovation.<\/p>\n Since Performance is activity plus results, improving Performance may take one of the following 3 forms:<\/p>\n Performance Improvement has been achieved through the use of various models and approaches, each with its own unique perspective and methodology.\u00a0 <\/strong>The 2 models that are more commonly employed for Performance Improvement include:<\/p>\n Let us delve a little deeper into some of the details of these 2 models.<\/p>\n Performance System Model recognizes that Performance Improvement is not a one-time event but a continuous process that requires ongoing evaluation and refinement.<\/p>\n The strength of this model is its flexibility, as it can be applied to a wide range of organizations and industries, and can be tailored to fit the specific needs of each organization.<\/p>\n The model emphasizes the importance of feedback mechanisms to ensure that Performance Improvement efforts are on track and achieving the desired results.\u00a0 It also stresses the importance of aligning elements to achieve organizational goals.\u00a0 Performance System Model recognizes the following 8 elements that need alignment:<\/p>\n Performance System Model involves 3 key phases:<\/p>\n Performance Drivers Model is a framework used for identifying and improving the factors that contribute to organizational or individual Performance.<\/p>\n As per this model, 6 factors affect Performance, bifurcated as internal or external.\u00a0 Internal factors include information, resources, and incentives.\u00a0 External factors are skills and knowledge, capability, and motives.<\/p>\n Both internal and external factors have further sub-factors that play their part.<\/p>\n Interested in learning more about Performance Improvement?\u00a0 You\u00a0can download\u00a0an editable PowerPoint presentation on Performance Improvement<\/strong> here\u00a0<\/a>on the\u00a0Flevy documents marketplace<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can download in-depth presentations on this and hundreds of similar business frameworks from the\u00a0FlevyPro Library<\/a>.\u00a0 FlevyPro<\/a>\u00a0is trusted and utilized by 1000s of management consultants and corporate executives.<\/p>\n For even more best practices available on Flevy, have a look at our top 100 lists:<\/p>\n Performance is a set of actions taken by an individual, a group, or an organization that result in something that the recipient values. 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