Concise Introduction to Performance Management : Elgar Concise Introductions - Mike Bourne

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Concise Introduction to Performance Management

By: Mike Bourne, Pippa Bourne

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Hardcover | 5 September 2023

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136 Pages

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21.59 x 13.34 x 1.27

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Our Elgar Concise Introductions are inspiring and considered. They explain the key principles in business and are expertly written by some of the world's leading scholars. The aims of the series are two-fold: to pinpoint essential concepts of business and management, and to offer insights that stimulate critical thinking.

This Concise Introduction describes current approaches to measuring and managing performance in organisations and offers insights into how they may need to evolve as the working environment changes. It demonstrates the need to see performance management in the context of the culture and leadership of the organisation and not as a standalone activity.

Key Features:

Provides examples of good practice and highlights pitfalls to be avoided
Describes principal tools and techniques such as The Balanced Scorecard, Performance Prism and Success Mapping
Combines recent academic research with discussion of how techniques are used in practice
- The Concise Introduction to Performance Management will be indispensable for managers seeking to improve their skills and knowledge. It will also be of use for students and researchers of management, business and economics.

Industry Reviews

'Having known Mike and Pippa for many years, between them they have several decades of experience in practising and researching performance measurement. In this book, they provide a no frills, complete and concise introduction to the subject of measuring and managing organisational performance, which would be invaluable to the practitioner. Highly recommended.' -- Umit Bititci, Heriot-Watt University, UK
'A brilliant guide for leaders and managers wanting to design and use meaningful performance measures. It covers all the essentials, the traps to avoid and the critical role of culture, brought to life with fitting examples and metaphors. "An organisation is like an orchestra. Every part of it plays a vital role in its success". This book provides the score.' -- Elizabeth Honer, Chief Executive, Government Internal Audit Agency, UK
'Mike and Pippa have written an important and valuable reference for busy executives and managers who want to quickly absorb the key components and characteristics of good performance measurement, including the "watch-outs" of what not to do. Their approach to presenting the subject is very helpful for understanding, with clear definitions and explanations of ideas, and being one of those rarer written guides that is both comprehensive and succinct. It is excellently researched, describing pragmatic and practical approaches to achieving joined-up performance measurement. Mike and Pippa present well the subtleties that have to be considered when target setting and when making performance measurement work well for the organisation, and the book contains invaluable guidance on how to encourage success.' -- Mark Baker, Cranfield School of Management, UK
'This essential book offers a wealth of perceptive and pragmatic insights presented in an accessible and compelling style. Whether you are a board member, entrepreneur, executive, academic, or learner, you will gain invaluable wisdom from its pages. The guidance on establishing a common purpose and fostering a conducive culture is indispensable.' -- Dan Stull, University of Washington, US

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