Performance Management

Running head: PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Performance Management
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PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT 2
Type of Coaching Style I would Use While Working with James
First and foremost, it is important to know that James is an underperforming employee.
Several coaching styles can be used on employees of such kind. However, in this case, Alex has
worked with James before, and he knows his weaknesses as well as strengths. Therefore, if I am
in Alex’s position, I would use Big 5 factor style. Alex completely knows where and what James
should change to be the employee that performs as required. Alex knows very well how James
performance would affect the organization and how that will also affect his job security,
recognition, chances of promotion, credibility, opportunities for new projects as well as rewards.
As the manager, Alex must clearly explain to James how his performance ought to be and
the probable effects. Since they have worked before, James will portray some sense of
appreciation and listen as he would also want to get promoted just like Alex. In the case, the trait
of openness is seen in James. Secondly, James has exhibited some forms indiscipline to the
organization. This brings us to the second OCEAN of the Big 5 factor; conscientiousness. As
opposed to this factor, James is unable to control himself; he lacks self-discipline and does not
respect the regulations of the organization (Villanueva, 2007, p. 268). He is bored throughout at
workplace; therefore, applying this style is the most applicable for Alex to help.
Behaviors to Engage in While Coaching James to Ensure the He is Productive
As a coach, it is always required or important to be a person of high integrity, somebody
who is a role model to the trainee. Therefore, certain behaviors are expected of me when
coaching Alex in this case. Alex must be in a position to know the relationship between
personality and styles of handling James’ issue. Since she has taken the role of a coach, she must
give correction and make James change. Therefore, she is expected to be self-discipline and