Characteristics of Legally Sound PM Systems
• Employees
– Performance dimensions and standards are:
• Clearly defined and explained to the employee,
• Job-related, and
• Within the control of the employee
– Employees are given
• Timely information on performance deficiencies and
• Opportunities to correct them
– Employees are given a voice in the review process and
treated with courtesy and civility throughout the process
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Legal Issues: Summary
• Performance Management and the Law
• Some Legal Principles Affecting PM
• Laws Affecting PM
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