Performance management means to assess an employee, process, equipment or other factor towards the set objective. Measuring performance would help to see how an employee’s work is getting on at the same time how it could be improved if needed. When the employees know that they are being measured on their performance management, there are chances for them to be motivated to well in business.
How does the University measure performance?
At beginning of Bucks New University, I suppose the first week we were given a computerised test on which we were tested on our English and Mathematics. This was to see on what level we are working on and whether extra help or support is needed. We are also been given regular assignments and class test to measure our performance in each module we are doing. In class we are being taught of the PowerPoint slide which is draft and also states a aim or objective which we will meet at the end of the lesson. During the PowerPoint notes we have conversations about the topic, where everyone has the chance to ask question if they didn’t understand any part of it. We are also able to view the PowerPoint slides before we get into the class as we can find them on the blackboard. I see a difference how our tutor is different to our tutors we had in school and college. I have a feeling that I don’t even know my tutor, because I have only seen her once on the first day and since then we didn’t have any sort of one to one meetings or anything. She should have all the result to our assignments and exams, but that doesn’t help as we don’t meet her to talk about how we getting on and to give us targets to be aiming it.
Skills needed to be an effective mentor
To be an effective mentor, he or she has got to have responsibility and be a role model for individuals. Individuals should be appraising the mentor for what the mentor does and how they perform their duty. The mentor inspires and guides their way for an individual. The most important skills the mentor should have are being a good communicator and a good listener, as the mentor is meant to get the individuals message across. They should be truthful and have a positive attitude towards the individual and make them feel comfortable when they are raising the issues they have. Another skill mentor should have is problem solving, as they wouldn’t get same case all the time. At times individuals go to mentors to get their problem solved, therefore they should be ready for that as well. A mentor with those skills and who is supportive, understandable and solves their problem is a sign of an effective mentor.
Mentors who affected my life
My parents have always been my mentors, as there can’t be anyone who loves me more than they do. They would always advise me for my own good and never mean any harm. I trust them with my life and this is why they have been the best mentor someone can have. They have taught me what’s good and what’s bad while growing up. They helped me every area not just in a certain area such as education, personal problems, financial and social. My parents wanted to see me happy therefore supported me in every good thing I did. Sometime is might even advice in a strict way, which does make me think why they acting wired, but end of the day they only want the best for me. I am glad and proud I have my parents who are there for me no matter what and are supportive with my life.
Reference:
Anon. (Online). performance management. Available: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/performance-management.html. Last accessed 22nd Apr 2011
The Sunday Times. (2008). Entrepreneurs: a mentor can tune your skills.Available: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/entrepreneur/article3778514.ece. Last accessed 22nd Apr 2011.
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