Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Performance Management: Background and Context
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Chapter 2 Distinguishing Activities From Accomplishments
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The Fable of the Beekeepers and Their Bees
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A Word About Categories of Work
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Chapter 3 Developing Employee Performance Plans
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Step 1 Look at the Overall Picture
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Step 2 Determine Work Unit Accomplishments
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Method 1: Goal Cascading Method
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Method 2: Customer-Focused Method
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Step 3 Determine Individual Accomplishments
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Step 4 Convert Accomplishments Into Performance Elements
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Step 7 Determine How to Monitor Performance
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Step 8 Check the Performance Plan
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Performance Measurement Quiz With Answers
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Quick Reference for Developing Performance Plans
That Align With Organizational Goals
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Appendix A: Examples of Standards Written at Five Levels
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Appendix B: Examples of Standards Written at Three Levels
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Appendix C: Examples of Standards Written at Two Levels
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