Readings & Resources

Module 3 – Week 7 – Performance Management

Required Readings/Media:

Read Chapter 8 (pg 301-321) of Schwind, H.F., Das, H., Wagar, T.H., Fassina, N. & Bulmash, J. (2013) Canadian Human Resource Management: A Strategic Approach (10th edition), Whitby, Ontario: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited.

Bradford, W.J. (2016) Competency models and performance management – getting it right. Retrieved from the PMC Training Performance Management Consultants website: http://pmctraining.com/site/resources-2/competency-models-and-performance-management-getting-it-right/

Chana, J. (2012, April 2). Performance appraisal gone bad!! [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQbycpK8h7Q

Hansen, D. (2015) Performance appraisal tip help page. Retrieved from http://flowhelp.com/pa/performance_appraisal.html

Supplemental Readings/Media (not required):

Ontario Network of Employment Skills Training Projects (ONESTEP). Management performance: A practical guide for implementing best practices. Retrieved from http://onestep.ca/Resources/Performance_Management_Guide.pdf

Guardian Tracking. (2014, October 3). How employee recognition is essential for performance management. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1oCjW_gFcg


Module 3 – Week 8 – Orientation, Training & Development

Required Readings/Media:

Read Chapter 7 (pg 260-286) of Schwind, H.F., Das, H., Wagar, T.H., Fassina, N. & Bulmash, J. (2013) Canadian Human Resource Management: A Strategic Approach (10th edition), Whitby, Ontario: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited.

Bacal, R. (2015). A quick guide to employee orientation – help for managers & hr. Retrieved from The World of Work website: http://work911.com/articles/orient.htm

Kellar. J.M. (2004). How to estimate the cost-benefit of training. Retrieved from http://isd-resource-space.wikispaces.com/file/view/How%20to%20Estimate%20the%20Cost-Benefit%20of%20Training.pdf/154528989/How%20to%20Estimate%20the%20Cost-Benefit%20of%20Training.pdf

Supplemental Readings/Media (not required):

Ontario Network of Employment Skills Training Projects (ONESTEP). Management performance: A practical guide for implementing best practices. Retrieved from http://onestep.ca/Resources/Performance_Management_Guide.pdf

Guardian Tracking. (2014, October 3). How employee recognition is essential for performance management. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1oCjW_gFcg


Module 3 – Week 9 – Career Planning

Required Readings/Media:

Read Chapter 7 (pg 286-295) of Schwind, H.F., Das, H., Wagar, T.H., Fassina, N. & Bulmash, J. (2013) Canadian Human Resource Management: A Strategic Approach (10th edition), Whitby, Ontario: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited.

Supplemental Readings/Media (not required):

Keirsey.com at http://www.keirsey.com/sorter/register.aspx – complete the test