Reward and Performance Management
Examine the role of reward and performance management in supporting the strategic objectives of the organisation.
- Duration2 weeks
- Weekly study8 hours
Reward and Performance Management
Performance and reward management are key factors when trying to attract, retain, motivate and engage employees.
In this course, you’ll explore the key objectives and outcomes of reward and performance management from both an employer and an employee perspective. You’ll also look at motivation theories and discuss the implications they might have in practice when dealing with rewarding employees.
Finally, you’ll examine the shift towards the use of contingent pay in managing performance, with a key focus on performance-related pay and the ethical issues it raises.
What topics will you cover?
- Reward management
- Motivational theories
- Performance management
- Performance appraisal
- Contingent pay
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Debate the effectiveness of the use of reward as a strategic tool to improve performance within organisations
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concept, theories and models of motivation and its link to performance and reward management
- Reflect on the key elements of the performance management process
- Discuss the issues of ethics and the use of performance related pay within organisations
Who is the course for?
This course would suit professionals at all levels in an organisation, across all disciplines. It may be of particular interest to those in leadership or managerial roles - looking to improve business processes by managing organisational behaviour.
Who will you learn with?
Michael is Assistant Professor in HRM. He has authored a book and journal articles. His research interests centre on employment relations and the role of the trade unions. He is a member of CIPD & HEA
Who developed the course?
Coventry University
Coventry secured gold in the UK Government’s 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and is University of the Year for Student Experience in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.
- Established1992
- LocationCoventry
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