Identify the characteristics of an effective Performance Management System and explain how the theory that you find most relevant deals with those characteristics.

The paper should cite sources independent of the textbook.

Theorists from multiple disciplines have significantly contributed to the development of modern-day management attitudes and practices.  Among those theorists include Mayo, Maslow, Hertzberg, and McGregor.

• Spend some time researching the above theorists and then choose the theory you find most relevant for developing your personal management style
• Identify the characteristics of an effective Performance Management System and explain how the theory that you find most relevant deals with those characteristics.  Discuss how your management style jives with an effective Performance Management System.
• Finally, discuss what you believe to be the most important characteristics of an effective coach or mentor and why you believe these characteristics to be the most critical.  Discuss how these characteristics are supported in the literature.

Assessment Criteria

• Papers will be assessed on how well the each of the above bullet points are addressed
• Paper Organization and Clarity
• Use of Research