Performance Management Principles and Academic Improvement Analysis

This assignment explores the application of performance management principles to enhance academic performance. The student reflects on how the concepts of identifying, measuring, and developing individual performance, as discussed in the unit, can be applied to improve their own academic results. The analysis emphasizes the importance of focusing on daily activities, such as understanding learning styles, revising, time management, and staying motivated, rather than solely on grades. The assignment also highlights the significance of strategic planning, goal setting, and utilizing a wide range of reading resources to improve understanding and engagement. By setting goals and using diverse resources, the student aims to take control of their academic progress and achieve better outcomes. The student references key concepts from the course, such as defining performance as behavior, strategic planning, and measuring results, to support their analysis and demonstrate how these principles can be practically applied to their studies.

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Performance management is the continuous process of identifying, measuring, and developing
both performances of individuals and teams. This unit has been an eye opener, it has made me
be able to have a different perspective on performance and as such I can now apply this
knowledge to on my academic performance. This unit has also enable me to understand how to
me carefully choose a measuring approach on my academic performance which is a very
essential aspect in performance management. According chapter four, defining performance and
choosing a measurement approach, performance is defined by employee’s behavior and what
they do (Donker et al, 2014). Performance is not measured by results or outcomes but rather
what employees do and produce. This has enabled me understand that in order to have grasp of
my academic performance I need do not need to focus on my results and grades but rather what I
do every day and the studying the studying techniques that I employ. Some of the daily activities
that I can focus on to improve my academic performance comprise of discovering and
understanding my learning style, revising, managing my time properly and always staying
motivated. Through undertaking all these activities on a daily basis is can be very significant in
improving my academic performance. It is therefore conclusive that aspects outlined in topic
four of this unit have made have a different approach on my performance, as I now try to focus
on what I do every day rather than on my final results and grades.
Secondly, this unit has enabled me to master the art of setting goals which is a very critical
aspect in improving performance. The topic of strategic planning for instance has enabled me to
understand the need of having a plan and setting goals and proper allocation of resources to
improve academic performance. Just like in strategic planning I have learnt I need to goals and
use a broader range of reading resources. Though the setting of goals, one can easily track their
progress and adjust accordingly in areas that need improvements or changes (Elias, White,

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Stepney, 2014). Through the setting of goals, I tend to be in control of my academic progress.
Apart from this, setting goals enables students to plan their time more effectively and, in that
way, quantify their progress with much ease. Using a more comprehensive range of reading
resources is also very critical towards improving one's performance in school. Using a more
extensive range of reading resources is significant because it enables students to gain different
contexts and perspectives, which enhances a better understanding of concepts being addressed in
class. Besides, it also makes learning more enjoyable. Evidence shows that there are two ways of
memorizing information; variation and repetition (García-Sanpedro, 2012). While the latter is
effective, it is too tedious. Variation, on the other hand, is not only effective but also makes the
learning process more enjoyable as it employs more student engagement. Studies show that
students learn better when they are actively engaged. As such it is clear that strategic planning
has enabled me set goals and use a wide range of resources to improve on my academic
performance.

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References
Donker, A. S., De Boer, H., Kostons, D., Van Ewijk, C. D., & van der Werf, M. P. (2014).
Effectiveness of learning strategy instruction on academic performance: A meta-
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Elias, M. J., White, G., & Stepney, C. (2014). Surmounting the Challenges of Improving
Academic Performance: Closing the Achievement Gap through Social-Emotional and
Character Development. Journal of Urban Learning, Teaching, and Research, 10, 14-24.
García-Sanpedro, M. J. (2012). Feedback and Feedforward: Focal Points for Improving
Academic Performance. Journal of technology and Science Education, 2(2), 77-85.