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Organisational Behaviour Bangalore University BBA 3rd Semester NEP Notes

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Unit 1 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
Meaning, Definition, Importance, Nature VIEW
Scope of Organizational Behaviour VIEW
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Conceptual Models of OB VIEW
Factors affecting Organizational Behaviour VIEW
Organizational Behaviour Theories VIEW
Unit 2 Individual Behaviour
Individual Behaviour Meaning VIEW
Factors affecting individual behavior VIEW
Reasons for understanding individual behavior VIEW
Personality, Types VIEW
Determinants of Personality VIEW
Traits of Personality VIEW
Personality Theories VIEW
Learning VIEW
Types of Learners VIEW
The Learning Process VIEW
Learning Theories VIEW
Principles of Learning VIEW
Attitude VIEW
Characteristics of Attitude VIEW
Components of Attitude VIEW
Formation of Attitude VIEW
Factor affecting Attitude VIEW
Perception, Importance VIEW
Factors influencing perception VIEW
Interpersonal Perception VIEW
Impre Management VIEW
Unit 3 Group and Team Dynamics
Group Dynamics Meaning, Types of Groups VIEW
Functions of groups VIEW
Stages of Group development VIEW
Strategies for improving group dynamics VIEW
Determinants of Group Behaviour VIEW
Team Dynamics Meaning VIEW
Types of Teams VIEW
Team Building VIEW
Effective Team Management VIEW VIEW
Stages Professional Interpersonal Relations VIEW
Difference between Groups and Teams VIEW
Conflict: Meaning VIEW
Sources of Conflict VIEW VIEW
Conflict Resolving Strategies VIEW VIEW
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Unit 4 Motivation and Leadership
Motivation Nature and Importance of Motivation VIEW
Motivation Theories VIEW VIEW VIEW
Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory VIEW
Hertzberg’s Two Factor Theory VIEW
McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y VIEW
Leadership Nature and Importance VIEW
Qualities of Good Leaders VIEW VIEW
Leadership Types VIEW
Theories of Leaders VIEW
Models of Leadership VIEW
Styles of Leadership VIEW
Unit 5 Dynamics of Organizational Behaviours
Organisation Culture and Climate Meaning, Importance VIEW
Factors influencing Organization climate VIEW
Organizational Change Importance VIEW VIEW
Organizational Change process VIEW
Resistance to Organizational change VIEW VIEW
Managing Change VIEW
Organizational Development Nature, Objectives, Benefit VIEW VIEW
Organizational Development Process VIEW VIEW
Management Notes

Extending Participative Decision making

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Participative decision-making (PDM) is the extent to which employers allow or encourage employees to share or participate in organizational decision-making. According to Cotton et al., the format of PDM could be formal or informal. In addition, the degree of participation could range from zero to 100% in different participative management (PM) stages.

PDM is one of many ways in which an organization can make decisions. The leader must think of the best possible way that will allow the organization to achieve the best results. According to Abraham Maslow, workers need to feel a sense of belonging to an organization (see Maslow’s hierarchy of needs).

Styles:

Democratic Leadership. This is the type of leadership style in which members are encouraged to share their ideas and then synthesizes the available information into the best possible decision. Researchers have found that this style is usually the most effective and leads to better contributions from the group, as it produces a work environment that employees can feel good about because they know their opinion counts and they can bring a real difference to the organization.

Autocratic Style. Here, the leader takes the employees’ opinions, collects them and facilitates the conversation, but takes control and responsibility of the final decision. This is most effective during crises and emergencies where decisions have to be made quickly.

Consensus. In the consensus participative decision-making style, the leader gives up complete control of the decision and leaves it to the members of the group to conclude the majority decision. Doing this requires teamwork, trust, and communication (and time, because it takes a while) but it usually brings out the best decisions since it is well thought out. Consensus style improves goal-setting, problem-solving, and team-building among groups.

Delegated by Expertise. Of course, not everyone is an expert at everything. Everyone has their area of expertise. Here, the leader delegates the responsibility to the expert of their area of concern so they can arrive at the best outcome. This style of decision-making process can help the group feel more creative and engaged in the process.

Choosing the right style for your organization shouldn’t be a one-off. As HR practitioners, we always have to be mindful of the dynamics in our organization so we can decide on the right participative decision-making style (depending on the situation) that will improve our employee engagement and ensure that everyone in the company feels valued and respected.

Advantages

PM is important where a large number of stakeholders are involved from different walks of life, coming together to make a decision which may benefit everyone. Some examples are decisions for the environment, health care, anti-animal cruelty and other similar situations. In this case, everyone can be involved, from experts, NGOs, government agencies, to volunteers and members of public.

However, organizations may benefit from the perceived motivational influences of employees. When employees participate in the decision-making process, they may improve understanding and perceptions among colleagues and superiors, and enhance personnel value in the organization.

Participatory decision-making by the top management team can ensure the completeness of decision-making and may increase team member commitment to final decisions. In a participative decision-making process each team member has an opportunity to share their perspectives, voice their ideas and tap their skills to improve team effectiveness and efficiency.

Participatory decision-making can have a wide array of organizational benefits. Researchers have found that PDM may positively impact the following:

  • Job satisfaction
  • Organizational commitment
  • Perceived organizational support
  • Organizational citizenship behavior
  • Labor-management relations
  • Job performance and organizational performance
  • Organizational profits

Outcomes

The outcomes are various in PDM. In the aspect of employees, PDM refers to job satisfaction and performance, which are usually recognized as commitment and productivity[9] In the aspect of employers, PDM is evolved into decision quality and efficiency that influenced by multiple and differential mixed layers in terms of information access, level of participation, processes and dimensions in PDM.

Research primarily focuses on the work satisfaction and performance of employees in PDM. Different measurement systems were applied to identify the two items and the relevant properties. If they are measured with different processes in PDM, the relationship is as described below:

  • Identifying problems: Do not have strong relationship with performance. Because even with full participation, participants may not explore their skills and knowledge in identifying problems, which is likely to weaken the desires and motivation then influence performance.
  • Providing solutions: Positive and “potentially strong” relations with performance. It is not only attributed to the skills and knowledge could be explored but also the innovative ways employees can provide and generate.
  • Selecting solutions: Positive to performance but not likely to enhance satisfaction. If the solutions generated are not acknowledged by the employees who are absent at the previous stage, the satisfaction could lessen.
  • Planning implementation: Positive and strong relationship with both performance and satisfaction. Participants are given the possibility to affect the achievement of a designed plan. As the “value attainment” is attached, the extent of performance and work satisfaction increase.
  • Evaluating results: Weaker relationship with performance, but positive relationship with satisfaction due to the future benefit.

There are a number of ways through which employees can participate in decision-making process of any organization.

  • Participation at the Board Level: Representation of employees at the board level is known as industrial democracy. This can play an important role in protecting the interests of employees. The representative can put all the problems and issues of the employees in front of management and guide the board members to invest in employee benefit schemes.
  • Participation through Ownership: The other way of ensuring workers’ participation in organizational decision making is making them shareholders of the company. Inducing them to buy equity shares, advancing loans, giving financial assistance to enable them to buy equity shares are some of the ways to keep them involved in decision-making.
  • Participation through Collective Bargaining: This refers to the participation of workers through collective agreements and by deciding and following certain rules and regulations. This is considered as an ideal way to ensure employee participation in managerial processes. It should be well controlled otherwise each party tries to take an advantage of the other.
  • Participation through Suggestion Schemes: Encouraging your employees to come up with unique ideas can work wonders especially on matters such as cost cutting, waste management, safety measures, reward system, etc. Developing a full-fledged procedure can add value to the organizational functions and create a healthy environment and work culture. For instance, Satyam is known to have introduced an amazing country-wide suggestion scheme, the Idea Junction. It receives over 5,000 ideas per year from its employees and company accepts almost one-fifth of them.
  • Participation through Complete Control: This is called the system of self management where workers union acts as management. Through elected boards, they acquire full control of the management. In this style, workers directly deal with all aspects of management or industrial issues through their representatives.
  • Participation through Job Enrichment: Expanding the job content and adding additional motivators and rewards to the existing job profile is a fine way to keep workers involved in managerial decision-making. Job enrichment offers freedom to employees to exploit their wisdom and use their judgment while handling day-to-day business problems.
  • Participation through Quality Circles: A quality circle is a group of five to ten people who are experts in a particular work area. They meet regularly to identify, analyze and solve the problems arising in their area of operation. Anyone, from the organization, who is an expert of that particular field, can become its member. It is an ideal way to identify the problem areas and work upon them to improve working conditions of the organization.
Management Notes

Causes for success and failure of start-ups in India

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According to the Startup India Portal, India has about 50,000 start-ups and is the 3rd largest ecosystem in the world. Start-ups are now emerging in tier-II and tier-III cities, such as Pune, Ahmedabad, and Kochi. Further, there is an increase in the investment flows from Chinese, Japanese, and Singapore based investors.

Causes for success

Reasons responsible for the growth of start-ups are:

  • Large Indian Market:

India’s diversity in culture, religion, and language has helped start-ups to create diversified products, according to the needs of a particular community. This becomes their Unique Selling Proposition, which in-turn entices investors to fund the start-up.

  • Fast-moving business environment:

In an uncertain and changing business ecosystem, the companies are under constant pressure to innovate to find a footing in the market. Sometimes, other companies invest or buy the start-ups to increase their own uniqueness.

  • Easy access to funds

The government has set up funds for easy startups in the form of venture capital.

  • Apply for tenders

New companies can apply for government tenders. They are excluded from the “related knowledge/turnover” standards appropriate for typical organizations explaining government tenders.

  • Reduction in cost

The government additionally gives arrangements of facilitators of licenses and brand names. They will give top-notch Intellectual Property Rights Services including quick assessment of licenses at lower expenses.

The government will bear all facilitator charges and the startup will bear just the legal expenses.

  • Tax holidays for three years

New companies will be excluded from income tax for a very long time, they get a certificate from the Inter-Ministerial Board (IMB).

  • R&D facilities

In the R&D area, seven new Research Parks will be set up to give offices to new businesses.

  • Tax saving for investors

Individuals putting their capital additions in the endeavor subsidizes arrangement by the government will get an exemption from capital increases. Thus, this will assist new companies to convince more investors.

  • Choose your investor

After this arrangement, the new companies will have an alternative to pick between the VCs, giving them the freedom to pick their investors.

  • Easy exit

Now, talking about the easy exit then if there should be an occurrence of exit, a startup can close its business within 90 days from the date of use of winding up.

  • No time-consuming compliances

For saving time and money numerous compliances have been facilitated for startups.

  • Meet other entrepreneurs

The government has proposed to hold 2 startup fests yearly both broadly and universally to empower the different partners of a startup to meet.

Causes for failure

Lack of focus

When Bill Gates and Warren Buffet were asked about one factor that was responsible for their success, both replied with one word: focus. To understand how focus can help, let’s look at an example.

Grubhub is a food delivery startup. From the beginning, the company decided to focus only on food delivery. There are a lot of other services that a company like that could offer- pickup of food, catering, and more, but the founders chose to focus on just delivery. The result? They could execute technically and operationally and grow the business successfully.

Lack of funds

In 2018, bike rental startup, Tazzo, shut shop. The reason, as given by one of its funding partners, was a failed product-market fit that led to drying up of funding. Even though the startup had raised a considerable amount of funds, the lack of a profitable business model led to the startup shutting down.

Lack of Product Market Fit

There is no one “Fits in all” formula. It has deeper layers to it. This is more of a framework than a goal. Many-a-times, startups fail to validate their product ideas in the existing market scenario. In today’s competitive world, it is important to bring in a product or service that is both problem-solving and fulfils the customer’s expectations in every way, be it price-related or output-related. You don’t want to be wasting your time and efforts on creating something for which there is ‘no market need’!

Lack of innovation

According to a survey, 77% of venture capitalists think that Indian startups lack innovation or unique business models. A study conducted by IBM Institute for Business Value found that 91% of startups fail within the first five years and the most common reason is – lack of innovation.

Although India is said to have the third-largest startup ecosystem, it doesn’t have meta-level startups such as some of the big names like Google, Facebook, and Twitter. Indian startups are also known for replicating global startups, rather than creating their own startup models.

Among the most innovative Indian startups would be startups like ChaiPoint, Ola, Saathi, and Swiggy, according to a list of 50 most innovative companies in the world.

Fear of Startup Failure

While this fear lives in almost every entrepreneur, some tend to simply stop taking risks. Decision-making is hindered as the key goal becomes to not make even one wrong decision at any costs, thus limiting the startup’s gamut. Such fear can not only restrain but also motivate entrepreneurs when directed in a positive way. Having a negative approach from the start can influence thoughts and behaviour badly.

Poorly Harmonised Team

Any well-to-do startup requires a wide range of expertise in its team of employees and management. It is not hard to find technically proficient people these days. However, it is very difficult to find people who know how to get along with others and can be counted on when managers are not looking over their shoulders. Skills and work approach of the founder and his/her team should complement each other efficiently. Working for a startup can create a sort of pressure for the employees too, but as a founder you need to maintain quality communication with them and exchange thoughts eagerly.

Management Notes

Players in the promotion of start ups

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The Entrepreneur

Understand that as the entrepreneur, you are the center of the universe. Without entrepreneurs, there is no startup and no need for financing. Whether you have one founder or multiple, the entrepreneurs have a key role in securing the financing that cannot be outsourced to someone else. You hold the key to ensuring your own start-up’s success.

As time passes, due to complexities in the business, frictions may arise in your company between co-founders. Having a successful round of financing and structuring terms in advance will help reduce any issues when a founder eventually leaves the business.

The Venture Capitalist

Venture Capitalists (VC) can range in sizes and have a corporate hierarchy. Generally, the most senior person at the firm is referred to as Senior Managing Directors (MD), or General Partners (GP). There may be different titles as firms do vary, but the VC makes the investment decisions and generally sit on the governance boards of the start-ups they invest in. Going down the corporate hierarchy, there are principals/directors who manage the juniors, as well as propose deal decisions. These roles are all more deal-centric and are often referred to as relationship managers.

Key other roles include venture partners or operating partners, who are experienced with start-ups and have a part-time relationship with the firm. These guys generally offer advisory services or sit on the board of active investments as a chairman of the board members.

Associates come next, who do many different things ranging from screening out potential deals, building the corporate models, as well as due diligence. Associates lead the analysts who have generally just started, and graduated from post-secondary education.

The associates and analysts (A&As) run most of the grunt work to a potential deal. The line between the two is generally blurred due to firms preparing analysts to become associates eventually. A&As spend the most time with the capitalization table, due diligence, and the underlying technical aspects of a business.

Treat everybody in the hierarchy with respect, as each member of a team has a specific role to play. Although the Managing Director has the most power, building relationships with the juniors may ensure that your work is done quicker and once they are promoted, they may replace the more senior members later on.

VCs could also come as a syndicate of different VCs. A collection of investors is referred to as a syndicate. Just like in an IPO issuance, where the participants are referred to as the syndicate, in a VC financing round, there is generally a lead investor and a couple of co-leads. The role of the entrepreneur here is to communicate with all investors and have the lead investor of the syndicate agree to speak on behalf of the whole syndicate when investment decisions come around. You should not be negotiating deals multiple times with every member of the syndicate, that should be the job of the lead and co-leads. Also remember that SEC laws are extremely strict, and you must treat all investors the same.

The Angel Investor

Angels can refer to anyone ranging from professional entrepreneurs and investors to your friends and family. Not to say anyone can be your angel investor, because there are very specific SEC rules surrounding accredited investors, and you should ensure all of your angel investors qualifies.

Because of this large range of potential angels, VCs may have trouble working together with them to invest in a deal. Your friends and family may be crucial to supporting your business in the beginning, but once it picked up traction, their financing role could be replaced by a larger VC, who might even argue that your friends and family should be bought out since they have nothing else to offer.

With certain legal terms, such as the pay-to-play provision (existing investors must invest on a pro-rata basis in all subsequent financing rounds or they will lose preferential rights) and drag-along rights (VCs have the right to compel the founders and other shareholders to vote in favor of the sale, merger or liquidation of the company).

Always protect yourself from angels. Remember that you are the center of your own universe. Angels can be replaced and make sure if your friends and family are investing, they understand that they may lose this money and family gatherings should not be treated as investor relations.

Management Notes

Key Management Personnel, Significant influence

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Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) or Key Management Personnel refers to the employees of a company who are vested with the most important roles and functionalities. They are the first point of contact between the company and its stakeholders and are responsible for the formulation of strategies and its implementation. The Companies Act mandates certain classes of companies to include such personnel in its ranks. This article looks at this designation which holds a significant place in the Companies Act of 2013.

The definition of Key Managerial Personnel has been made more elaborate in the Companies Act of 2013 as the 1956 Act restricted its scope to a Managing Director, Whole Time Director and Manager. The current definition of the term provides for the inclusion of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Manager, the Managing Director, the Company Secretary, the Whole-Time Director, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and such other officers as may be prescribed. For the purpose of this Act, a Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) is considered as an “Officer and an “Officer who is in default”.

It may be noted that companies are prohibited from appointing or employing a Managing Director and a Manager at the same time. Also, no individuals should be appointed or reappointed as the Managing Director, Manager, Whole-Time Director or Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a Company for a term exceeding five years at a time, and no reappointments are allowed earlier than one year before the expiry of its term (conditions are subject to additional clauses).

Key management personnel are those people having authority and responsibility for planning, directing, and controlling the activities of an entity, either directly or indirectly. This designation typically includes the following positions:

  • Board of directors
  • Chief executive officer, chief operating officer, and chief financial officer
  • Vice presidents

An entity shall disclose key management personnel compensation in total and for each of the following categories

(a) Short-term employee benefits

(b) Post-employment benefits

(c) Other long-term benefits;

(d) Termination benefits

(e) share-based payment.

Compensation includes all employee benefits as defined in Ind AS 19 Employee Benefits including share based payments to employees as per Ind AS 102.  Employee benefits are all forms of consideration paid, payable or provided by the entity, or on behalf of the entity, in exchange for services rendered to the entity. It also includes such consideration paid on behalf of a parent of the entity in respect of the entity.

If an entity obtains key management personnel services from another entity (the ‘management entity’) [See related party definition point (b) (viii)] in such case, the entity should disclose the amount of fees/compensation paid to the management entity.  Generally, the reporting entity pays agreed amount to the management entity and in return management entity pays to its employees i.e., who managed the reporting entity. The details of payment by the management entity to its employees/directors are not required to be disclosed in the reporting entity financial statements.

According to section 203(1) read with Rule 8 of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 the following companies are mandated to appoint a Whole-time KMP:

  • Every Listed Company
  • Public Companies having paid-up share capital of 10 Crore rupees or more.
  • Public Companies Having paid-up share of 5 Crore rupees or more.
  • Companies having paid-up share capital of 10 Crore rupees or more are mandated to appoint a Company Secretary.

Roles and Responsibilities of Key Managerial Personnel

The Management function of implementing important decisions comes under the responsibilities of Key Managerial Personnel. Here are some of the main Roles and Responsibilities of KMP:

As per Section 170 of the Act, the details of Securities held by the Key Managerial Personnel in the company or its holding, subsidiary, a subsidiary of the company or associated companies should be disclosed and recorded in the registrar of the Books.

KMP has a right to be heard in the meetings of the Audit Committee while considering the Auditor’s Report; however they do not have the right to vote.

According to Section 189(2), Key Managerial Personnel should disclose to the company, within 30 days of appointment, relating to their concern or interest in the other associations, which are required to be included in the register.

Procedure of Appointment of KMP

  • The appointment of key managerial personnel is prescribed under Section 203 of the Act. Every member of managerial personnel is appointed through a resolution adopted by the Board with terms and conditions of appointment and remuneration.
  • A member of managerial personnel can hold the position in one company at a given time. However a member of managerial personnel of a company can be a member of managerial personnel of its subsidiary company.
  • In case of vacancy the Board has the responsibility of filling up within six months from the date of such vacancy.
  • If the company or its Board tries to violate the provision of appointment of managerial personnel, then the company has to suffer from penalty. The company shall be punishable with fine of rupees one lakh which may extend up to rupees five lakh.
  • Every Director and other key managerial personnel shall also be punishable with a fine of Rs.50, 000. If the contravention is continuing, then they would be charged with Rs. 1000 per day after the first offense.

Officer in default

According to section 2(60) of the Act, an ‘officer who is in default ‘shall be liable for any penalty or punishment by way of imprisonment or fine. The officers may include:

Key Managerial Personnel

Whole-Time director’.

Any person who is responsible for maintenance, filing or distributing records or accounts.

Any Director who is aware of the activities taking place is in contravention of the law or the provisions and yet indulges in or participates in it.

Maintenance of Register:

Every Company falling under this provision is required to maintain a register comprising particulars of its Directors and KMPs, which is to be placed at the registered office of the Company. The documents should include the details of securities held by each of them in the company or its holding, subsidiary, subsidiary of a company’s holding company or associate companies. Further requirements of its contents have been mentioned in Rule 17 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.

Significant influence

Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee, but is not control of those policies.

IND-AS 28 defines significant influence as under:

Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but is not control or joint control of those policies.

Management Notes

Valuing specific intangible approach IPR, Brand, Human Capital

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Intangible assets are those assets in a company’s balance sheet that have monetary or business value hidden in them but are not present in the physical form. Intangible assets help companies by performing operations in a unique manner thereby giving them a competitive edge. For example, intellectual property like patents, trademarks and copyrights are types of intangible assets. All businesses can gain access to intangibles by creating intangibles or acquiring intangibles from other businesses.

The intangible value of a business can also be hidden in the brand value of a corporation. Different businesses exhibit different Unique Selling Points that can be considered part of the intangible value of a business.

Important

There can be different reasons to value intangibles; some of them are listed below:

  • Determining the Asset Value: Since an intangible asset is a non-physical asset, the value at which it has to be disclosed should be determined as accurately as possible.
  • Regulatory Purposes: Determining the correct value of the intangible asset for taxation purposes, transfer pricing, taxation for mergers and acquisitions etc.
  • Improving Accuracy and Reliability of Financial Communication: Informing stakeholders (Management, Employees, Shareholders, Regulators, etc) appropriately and reliably is of paramount importance in today’s day and age.
  • Improving and Diversifying Access to Finance: Recognizing the worth and inherent value of intangible assets would greatly improve the chances of any company to successfully apply for financing.
  • Impairment Testing: Impairment testing involves comparing an asset’s carrying amount in the balance sheet with its recoverable amount.
  • Gaining competitive edge: An increase in intangibles investment may trigger an increase in total factor productivity, and therefore long-term economic growth.

Marketing-related intangible assets

  • Trade marks (eg. McDonald’s logo with gold M symbol, Nike logo)
  • Internet domain names (eg. www.google.com, www.yahoo.com)
  • Non-competition agreements

Contract-based intangible assets

  • Licensing, royalty agreements (eg. Lending a license for use)
  • Leasing agreements (eg. Leasing agreement to use an asset)
  • Broadcasting rights (eg. Hotstar’s right to broadcast IPL)

Technology based intangible assets

  • Patented and unpatented technologies
  • Software (eg. Microsoft Office)
  • Databases
  • Secret formulas, processes (eg. Confidential code of a product)

Methods:

1) Relief from Royalty Method (RRM)

In this method, value is assigned to the intangible asset based on approximate royalty rates that would be saved by owning the asset. Because the asset is owned by the Company, it doesn’t have to pay for the use of the asset. The RRM incorporates elements of both the market (royalty rates for comparable assets) and income (estimates of revenue, growth, tax rates) approaches.

2) With and Without Method (WWM)

The intangible asset’s value is determined by calculating the difference between a discounted cash flow model for the enterprise with the asset and a discounted cash flow model without the asset.

It should be noted that identification of incremental income and incremental risk to business cost of capital excluding the capital is of paramount importance here.

3) Multi-Period Excess Earnings Method (MPEEM)

The cash flows related to a particular intangible asset are discounted to calculate the present value. It is applied when the cash flows associated to a particular intangible asset can be properly determined. Software and customer relationships are examples of assets that can be valued using MPEEM.

4) Real Option Pricing

This method is used to value intangible assets that are not presently generating cash flows but are expected to do so in the future. Undeveloped patent options are one example of an intangible asset that may be valued using this method.

Types

  1. Human Capital

Human capital is the umbrella term for the skills, education, experience, and value of an organization’s workforce. It’s the know-how and expertise of individuals within a company, which can bring the company value. An organization’s human capital also shows how effectively management uses resources to help employees achieve their potential.

  1. Relational Capital

Relational capital consists of all the valuable relationships that an organization maintains with customers, suppliers, partners, clients, and other external entities. It also encompasses brand names, reputation, and trademarks that a company owns.

  1. Structural Capital

Structural capital is the organization, process, and innovation capital that supports an organization’s human and relational capital. It includes culture, processes, databases, intellectual property (IP), non-physical infrastructure, hierarchy, and more. It refers to the knowledge and value that belongs to an organization’s structure and processes.

Management Notes

Investments in Training and Development

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Most people have worked for a company that has offered some type of training and development for their employees. From in-office classes to specialty workshops to college hours, it all adds up as an investment in your business, as well as your employees. With current economic conditions, some businesses are making the decision to steer away from developing their most important asset, their employees, because they don’t see the need for it any longer, or they are simply trying to cut costs.

Investment in employability

– (Training, internship, higher level exposure, learning environment, multi- skilling & growth opportunities etc. which makes employees more employable.

  • Investment in training.

– For future strategies and competitive advantage investment in employees training and development to enhance skills to face rapid technological changes.

  • On job training.
  • Investment in management development
  • Prevention of skills obsolescence
  • Reduction in career plateauing. (Stagnation)

Investment practices for improved retention:

  • Organizational culture emphasizing interpersonal relationship values.
  • Effective selection procedures.
  • Compensation and benefits.
  • Job enrichment and job satisfaction.
  • Practices providing work life balance.
  • Organizational direction creating confidence in the future.
  • Retention of technical employees.
  • Other practices in facilitating retention.

Investment in job secure workforce:

  • Employment security/ job guarantee.
  • Recognition of the cost of downsizing and lay-offs.
  • Avoiding business cycle-based lay-offs.
  • Alternatives to lay offs.

– Redeployment.

– Curtailment of sub contracts.

– Reassignment of work to company employees.

– Pay cuts.

– Paid / unpaid leaves.

  • Ethical implications of employment practices
  • Non traditional investment approaches.

– Investment in disabled employees.

– Investment in employee health.

– Countercyclical hiring .-keeping highly technical / skilled for future use when company will have normal operations– bhatta business.

Attracting Better Employees

Companies that offer good paying jobs with room for advancement will always garner a massive amount of interest in their open positions. But, in the hunt for top talent, anything you can do to establish your company as a great place to work is going to pay dividends. One way is to offer employee training and development. This will enable employees to excel in your business as well as their chosen field. This can be as simple as offering in-office training for better pay, advancement opportunities, or bonuses.

Those businesses out there that offer on the job training and development for their workers see more motivated candidates for their open positions. Knowing that there is room for advancement and room to improve themselves is going to be a big draw for potential employees. Having that opportunity there in front of them also gives them the chance to become more engaged in their position, the company, and generally be a happier person at work.

Benefits of Training and Development

So what types of benefits are you going to see in your business if you start to invest more in your employees? There is a long list of benefits that you will enjoy from this simple action, and here are a few of my favorites:

  • Motivation: As I mentioned previously, motivation goes way up when people know that they can move up in a company. They want to perform better and show that they are ready to learn new things to gain better positions in your business.
  • New Technologies: Offering training in a new technology that pertains to your field is key in keeping your business current, competitive, and on top of the latest market trends. It will ensure that you and your employees know how to run with the rest of the pack and stay competitive in the business world.
  • Lower Turnover: When employees know that their company cares about their career, and is willing to offer training and opportunities to improve themselves and advance, they tend to stick around a bit longer. This means less hiring and firing for you, and more time doing business and making money.
  • Lower Risks: Offering specific training in the workplace, such as sexual harassment prevention, can mean less risk for you when hiring new employees, and keeping the old ones. This has the potential to allow your business to run more smoothly, with less hiccups or problems in the long run for you.
  • Satisfaction: Along with lower turnover and increased motivation, when employees are trained well they become happier, more confident, and have higher overall satisfaction doing their jobs. If you can enable all of your employees to feel this way, you have just created a great working environment, and your employees are more likely to stay with you, and not be on the lookout for another job.
  • Image: Your business image means a lot to you, but, it also matters a great deal to your employees as well. When your employees are trained and feel that they can continue to grow with you, it gives your business a better image in their eyes and everyone else’s. You’ll find that your business will become known as one that cares about its employees and ensures that they are not only happy in their job, but, happy overall in their life as well.

Training Costs

One of the best things about training your employees is that it doesn’t have to cost you much at all. You can offer in-office training on a multitude of topics that relate to the workplace (such as sexual harassment and safety), and those that relate to upgrading skills (such as computer training). No matter what you offer, make sure that it all pertains to your business, your field, or growing your employees.

Offering online training can also be a huge help, and you can even do this extremely cheap by creating your own training website for your employees. There are thousands of great articles on how to create a website for training your employees out there and you can even do it without much web design background at all. By offering everything online, employees can easily do this when they have time or during a set time at work thus improving themselves and their performance.

Reasons:

Support Succession planning.

Providing ongoing employee training and development supports succession planning by increasing the availability of experienced and capable employees to assume senior roles as they become available. Increasing your talent pool reduces the inherent risk of employees perceived as “irreplaceable” leaving the organization. Areas of training that support succession planning include leadership, strategic decision making, effective people management, and role-specific skills.

Increase employee value

Effective training can be used to “up-skill” or “multi-skill” your employees. Up-skilling involves extending an employee’s knowledge of an existing skill, providing more experts within a subject area. Multi-skilling is the process of training employees in new or related work areas to increase their usability within the organization. Employees with diverse skill sets can perform a variety of tasks and transition more easily into other roles within the organization.

Reduce attrition rates

Investing in the development of your employees can reduce attrition rates. Well-planned training can provide career pathways for employees making retention within the organization rather than seeing them seeking next-level opportunities elsewhere. Another positive is a reduction in recruitment costs.

Enhance operational efficiency

Training your employees can increase their efficiency and productivity in completing their daily work tasks. Training can also help your organization achieve greater consistency in process adherence, making it easier to project outcomes and meet organizational goals and targets.

Exceed industry standards

Training your employees in industry-standard best practices could also assist you in building your reputation, giving your competitors a run for their money! Many businesses operate in saturated markets, so often it’s the small things that will set your business apart from the rest.

Employee Training is Worth the Investment

Staff training is essential for specific purposes related to your business. You may require new workers to undertake instruction in first aid, food handling or a new booking system. Incorporating training that develops employees toward long-term career goals can also promote greater job satisfaction. A more satisfied employee is likely to stay longer and be more productive while on your team.

The cost of turnover

A recent survey indicates that 40 per cent of employees who receive poor job training leave their positions within the first year. They cite the lack of skills training and development as the principal reason for moving on.

Consider the cost of turnover. With one fewer worker, your company’s productivity slips. Sales decline. Your current staff members are required to work more hours. Morale may suffer. To find a replacement, you spend time screening and interviewing applicants. Once you hire someone, you need to train that person. The cost of staff turnover adds up. Figures vary, but it can cost as much as $2,500, depending on the position, to replace a frontline employee. That is a hefty price to pay for not training staff.

Other benefits of training

Despite the initial monetary costs, staff training pays back your investment. Here are just some of the reasons to take on development initiatives:

  • Training helps your business run better. Trained employees will be better equipped to handle customer inquiries, make a sale or use computer systems.
  • Training is a recruiting tool. Today’s young workers want more than a pay cheque. They are geared toward seeking employment that allows them to learn new skills. You are more likely to attract and keep good employees if you can offer development opportunities.
  • Training promotes job satisfaction. Nurturing employees to develop more rounded skill sets will help them contribute to the company. The more engaged and involved they are in working for your success, the better your rewards.
  • Training is a retention tool, instilling loyalty and commitment from good workers. Staff looking for the next challenge will be more likely to stay if you offer ways for them to learn and grow while at your company. Don’t give them a reason to move on by letting them stagnate once they’ve mastered initial tasks.
  • Training adds flexibility and efficiency. You can cross-train employees to be capable in more than one aspect of the business. Teach them to be competent in sales, customer service, administration and operations. This will help keep them interested and will be enormously helpful to you when setting schedules or filling in for absences. Cross-training also fosters team spirit, as employees appreciate the challenges faced by co-workers.
  • Training is essential for knowledge transfer. It’s very important to share knowledge among your staff. If only one person has special skills, you’ll have a tough time recouping their knowledge if they suddenly leave the company. Spread knowledge around it’s like diversifying your investments.
  • Training gives seasonal workers a reason to return. Let seasonal employees know there are more ways than one to contribute. Instead of hiring someone new, offer them a chance to learn new skills and benefit from their experience.
Management Notes

Some important provisions of Banking Regulation Act of 1949

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Different types of banks, such as commercial banks, cooperative banks, rural banks, and private sector banks exist in India. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the governing body for regulating and supervising the banks. Banking Regulation Act, 1949 is an Act that provides a framework for regulating the banks of India. The Act came into force on 16th March 1949. This Act gives RBI the power to control the behaviour of banks. This Act was passed as Banking Companies Act, 1949. It did not apply to Jammu and Kashmir until 1956. This Act monitors the day-to-day operations of the bank. Under this Act, the RBI can licence banks, put ​​regulation over shareholding and voting rights of shareholders, look over the appointment of the boards and management, and lay down the instructions for audits. RBI also plays a role in mergers and liquidation.

Objectives of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949

  • To meet the demand of the depositors and provide them security and guarantee.
  • To provide provisions that can regulate the business of banking.
  • To regulate the opening of branches and changing of locations of existing branches.
  • To prescribe minimum requirements for the capital of banks.
  • To balance the development of banking institutions.

Provisons

  1. Prohibition of Trading (Sec. 8):

According to Sec. 8 of the Banking Regulation Act, a banking company cannot directly or indirectly deal in buying or selling or bartering of goods. But it may, however, buy, sell or barter the transactions relating to bills of exchange received for collection or negotiation.

  1. Non-Banking Assets (Sec. 9):

According to Sec. 9 “A banking company cannot hold any immovable property, howsoever acquired, except for its own use, for any period exceeding seven years from the date of acquisition thereof. The company is permitted, within the period of seven years, to deal or trade in any such property for facilitating its disposal”. Of course, the Reserve Bank of India may, in the interest of depositors, extend the period of seven years by any period not exceeding five years.

  1. Management (Sec. 10):

Sec. 10 (a) states that not less than 51% of the total number of members of the Board of Directors of a banking company shall consist of persons who have special knowledge or practical experience in one or more of the following fields:

(a) Accountancy;

(b) Agriculture and Rural Economy;

(c) Banking;

(d) Cooperative;

(e) Economics;

(f) Finance;

(g) Law;

(h) Small Scale Industry.

The Section also states that at least not less than two directors should have special knowledge or practical experience relating to agriculture and rural economy and cooperative. Sec. 10(b) (1) further states that every banking company shall have one of its directors as Chairman of its Board of Directors.

  1. Minimum Capital and Reserves (Sec. 11):

Sec. 11 (2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, provides that no banking company shall commence or carry on business in India, unless it has minimum paid-up capital and reserve of such aggregate value as is noted below:

(a) Foreign Banking Companies:

In case of banking company incorporated outside India, aggregate value of its paid-up capital and reserve shall not be less than Rs. 15 lakhs and, if it has a place of business in Mumbai or Kolkata or in both, Rs. 20 lakhs.

It must deposit and keep with the R.B.I, either in Cash or in unencumbered approved securities:

(i) The amount as required above, and

(ii) After the expiry of each calendar year, an amount equal to 20% of its profits for the year in respect of its Indian business.

(b) Indian Banking Companies:

In case of an Indian banking company, the sum of its paid-up capital and reserves shall not be less than the amount stated below:

(i) If it has places of business in more than one State, Rs. 5 lakhs, and if any such place of business is in Mumbai or Kolkata or in both, Rs. 10 lakhs.

(ii) If it has all its places of business in one State, none of which is in Mumbai or Kolkata, Rs. 1 lakh in respect of its principal place of business plus Rs. 10,000 in respect of each of its other places of business in the same district in which it has its principal place of business, plus Rs. 25,000 in respect of each place of business elsewhere in the State.

No such banking company shall be required to have paid-up capital and reserves exceeding Rs. 5 lakhs and no such banking company which has only one place of business shall be required to have paid- up capital and reserves exceeding Rs. 50,000.

In case of any such banking company which commences business for the first time after 16th September 1962, the amount of its paid-up capital shall not be less than Rs. 5 lakhs.

(iii) If it has all its places of business in one State, one or more of which are in Mumbai or Kolkata, Rs. 5 lakhs plus Rs. 25,000 in respect of each place of business outside Mumbai or Kolkata? No such banking company shall be required to have paid-up capital and reserve excluding Rs. 10 lakhs.

  1. Capital Structure (Sec. 12):

According to Sec. 12, no banking company can carry on business in India, unless it satisfies the following conditions:

(a) Its subscribed capital is not less than half of its authorized capital, and its paid-up capital is not less than half of its subscribed capital.

(b) Its capital consists of ordinary shares only or ordinary or equity shares and such preference shares as may have been issued prior to 1st April 1944. This restriction does not apply to a banking company incorporated before 15th January 1937.

(c) The voting right of any shareholder shall not exceed 5% of the total voting right of all the shareholders of the company.

  1. Payment of Commission, Brokerage etc. (Sec. 13):

According to Sec. 13, a banking company is not permitted to pay directly or indirectly by way of commission, brokerage, discount or remuneration on issues of its shares in excess of 2½% of the paid-up value of such shares.

  1. Payment of Dividend (Sec. 15):

According to Sec. 15, no banking company shall pay any dividend on its shares until all its capital expenses (including preliminary expenses, organisation expenses, share selling commission, brokerage, amount of losses incurred and other items of expenditure not represented by tangible assets) have been completely written-off.

But Banking Company need not:

(a) Write-off depreciation in the value of its investments in approved securities in any case where such depreciation has not actually been capitalized or otherwise accounted for as a loss;

(b) Write-off depreciation in the value of its investments in shares, debentures or bonds (other than approved securities) in any case where adequate provision for such depreciation has been made to the satisfaction of the auditor;

(c) Write-off bad debts in any case where adequate provision for such debts has been made to the satisfaction of the auditors of the banking company.

Floating Charges:

A floating charge on the undertaking or any property of a banking company can be created only if RBI certifies in writing that it is not detrimental to the interest of depositors Sec. 14A. Similarly, any charge created by a banking company on unpaid capital is invalid Sec. 14.

  1. Reserve Fund/Statutory Reserve (Sec. 17):

According to Sec. 17, every banking company incorporated in India shall, before declaring a dividend, transfer a sum equal to 20% of the net profits of each year (as disclosed by its Profit and Loss Account) to a Reserve Fund.

The Central Government may, however, on the recommendation of RBI, exempt it from this requirement for a specified period. The exemption is granted if its existing reserve fund together with Securities Premium Account is not less than its paid-up capital.

If it appropriates any sum from the reserve fund or the securities premium account, it shall, within 21 days from the date of such appropriation, report the fact to the Reserve Bank, explaining the circumstances relating to such appropriation. Moreover, banks are required to transfer 20% of the Net Profit to Statutory Reserve.

  1. Cash Reserve (Sec. 18):

Under Sec. 18, every banking company (not being a Scheduled Bank) shall, if Indian, maintain in India, by way of a cash reserve in Cash, with itself or in current account with the Reserve Bank or the State Bank of India or any other bank notified by the Central Government in this behalf, a sum equal to at least 3% of its time and demand liabilities in India.

The Reserve Bank has the power to regulate the percentage also between 3% and 15% (in case of Scheduled Banks). Besides the above, they are to maintain a minimum of 25% of its total time and demand liabilities in cash, gold or unencumbered approved securities. But every banking company’s asset in India should not be less than 75% of its time and demand liabilities in India at the close of last Friday of every quarter.

  1. Liquidity Norms or Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) (Sec. 24):

According to Sec. 24 of the Act, in addition to maintaining CRR, banking companies must maintain sufficient liquid assets in the normal course of business. The section states that every banking company has to maintain in cash, gold or unencumbered approved securities, an amount not less than 25% of its demand and time liabilities in India.

This percentage may be changed by the RBI from time to time according to economic circumstances of the country. This is in addition to the average daily balance maintained by a bank.

Again, as per Sec. 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, every scheduled bank has to maintain 31.5% on domestic liabilities up to the level outstanding on 30.9.1994 and 25% on any increase in such liabilities over and above the said level as on the said date.

But w.e.f. 26.4.1997 fortnight the maintenance of SLR for inter-bank liabilities was exempted. It must be remembered that at the start of the preceding fortnights, SLR must be maintained for outstanding liabilities.

  1. Restrictions on Loans and Advances (Sec. 20):

After the Amendment of the Act in 1968, a bank cannot:

(i) Grant loans or advances on the security of its own shares, and

(ii) Grant or agree to grant a loan or advance to or on behalf of:

(a) Any of its directors;

(b) Any firm in which any of its directors is interested as partner, manager or guarantor;

(c) Any company of which any of its directors is a director, manager, employee or guarantor, or in which he holds substantial interest; or

(d) Any individual in respect of whom any of its directors is a partner or guarantor.

Note:

(ii) (c) Does not apply to subsidiaries of the banking company, registered under Sec. 25 of the Companies Act or a Government Company.

  1. Accounts and Audit (Sees. 29 to 34A):

The above Sections of the Banking Regulation Act deal with the accounts and audit. Every banking company, incorporated in India, at the end of a financial year expiring after a period of 12 months as the Central Government may by notification in the Official Gazette specify, must prepare a Balance Sheet and a Profit and Loss Account as on the last working day of that year, or, according to the Third Schedule, or, as circumstances permit.

At the same time, every banking company, which is incorporated outside India, is required to prepare a Balance Sheet and also a Profit and Loss Account relating to its branch in India also. We know that Form A of the Third Schedule deals with form of Balance Sheet and Form B of the Third Schedule deals with form of Profit and Loss Account.

It is interesting to note that a revised set of forms have been prescribed for Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account of the banking company and RBI has also issued guidelines to follow the revised forms with effect from 31st March 1992.

According to Sec. 30 of the Banking Regulation Act, the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account should be prepared according to Sec. 29, and the same must be audited by a qualified person known as auditor. Every banking company must take previous permission from RBI before appointing, re­appointing or removing any auditor. RBI can also order special audit for public interest of depositors.

Moreover, every banking company must furnish their copies of accounts and Balance Sheet prepared according to Sec. 29 along with the auditor’s report to the RBI and also the Registers of companies within three months from the end of the accounting period.

Management Notes

Evolution of Performance Management

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The evolution of performance management reflects the changing approaches organizations have adopted to improve employee productivity and achieve business objectives. From simple supervision and output measurement to strategic performance management systems, the concept has undergone significant transformation. Modern performance management focuses on continuous improvement, employee development, goal alignment, and organizational effectiveness. Understanding its evolution helps organizations appreciate how performance management has become an essential strategic tool in contemporary business environments.

1. Traditional Performance Measurement Era

In the early stages of industrial development, performance management was primarily focused on measuring employee output and productivity. Organizations emphasized quantity of work rather than quality or employee development. Supervisors closely monitored workers to ensure efficiency and compliance with established procedures. Performance was assessed mainly through observation and production records. Employees were viewed as resources whose primary responsibility was to complete assigned tasks. This traditional approach lacked employee involvement and focused mainly on controlling performance rather than improving it. However, it laid the foundation for future performance evaluation systems.

2. Scientific Management Approach

The scientific management movement introduced by Frederick Winslow Taylor in the early twentieth century significantly influenced performance management. Taylor emphasized efficiency, standardization, and measurement of work performance. Jobs were analyzed scientifically to determine the most efficient methods of performing tasks. Employee performance was evaluated based on productivity and adherence to prescribed procedures. Financial incentives were often linked to output levels. Although this approach improved efficiency and productivity, it paid little attention to employee satisfaction, motivation, and personal development. Nevertheless, it introduced systematic performance measurement into organizational practices.

3. Human Relations Movement

During the 1930s and 1940s, the Human Relations Movement shifted attention from tasks to people. Research conducted by Elton Mayo highlighted the importance of social relationships, employee morale, and workplace conditions in influencing performance. Organizations began recognizing that employee motivation and job satisfaction affected productivity. Performance management evolved from purely measuring output to considering behavioral and psychological factors. Managers started focusing on communication, teamwork, and employee welfare. This period marked the beginning of a more people-oriented approach to managing performance and improving workplace effectiveness.

4. Development of Performance Appraisal Systems

In the 1950s and 1960s, organizations introduced formal performance appraisal systems. Performance evaluations became structured and documented processes conducted periodically, usually annually. Managers assessed employee performance using rating scales, reports, and standardized criteria. Performance appraisals were primarily used for administrative purposes such as promotions, salary increases, and transfers. While these systems provided a more organized approach to evaluation, they often focused on past performance rather than future development. Nevertheless, performance appraisal became a key component of human resource management and laid the groundwork for modern performance management practices.

5. Management by Objectives (MBO)

The concept of Management by Objectives (MBO), developed by Peter Drucker in the 1950s, brought significant changes to performance management. MBO emphasized goal setting and employee participation in defining performance objectives. Managers and employees jointly established measurable goals and evaluated performance based on achievement of those goals. This approach improved communication, accountability, and motivation. Employees gained a clearer understanding of expectations and organizational priorities. MBO shifted performance management from simple evaluation to a results-oriented process focused on achieving organizational objectives through employee involvement and commitment.

6. Performance Management as a Continuous Process

During the 1980s and 1990s, organizations recognized the limitations of annual performance appraisals. Performance management evolved into a continuous process involving planning, monitoring, feedback, coaching, and development. Rather than evaluating employees only once a year, managers began providing ongoing support and guidance. Continuous communication improved employee engagement and performance improvement. Organizations focused not only on evaluating results but also on developing employee capabilities. This evolution transformed performance management into a dynamic system aimed at enhancing both individual and organizational effectiveness through regular interaction and continuous improvement.

7. Competency-Based Performance Management

As businesses became more competitive, organizations started emphasizing competencies in addition to performance outcomes. Competency-based performance management assesses the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes required for successful job performance. Employees are evaluated not only on what they achieve but also on how they achieve it. Competency frameworks help organizations identify development needs and prepare employees for future roles. This approach supports talent management, leadership development, and succession planning. By focusing on competencies, organizations ensure that employees possess the capabilities necessary to meet current and future business challenges.

8. Strategic Performance Management

In the modern era, performance management has become a strategic function aligned with organizational goals and business strategies. Organizations use performance management systems to connect employee performance with corporate objectives. Balanced scorecards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and strategic metrics are commonly used to monitor performance. Managers focus on aligning individual, team, and organizational goals to achieve long-term success. Strategic performance management ensures that employee efforts contribute directly to organizational competitiveness, innovation, and growth. It integrates performance management with overall business planning and decision-making processes.

9. Technology-Driven Performance Management

Advancements in technology have revolutionized performance management practices. Organizations now use digital performance management systems, cloud-based software, analytics, and artificial intelligence to monitor and evaluate performance. Technology enables real-time feedback, continuous tracking of goals, automated reporting, and data-driven decision-making. Employees and managers can access performance information easily and communicate more effectively. Technology also supports remote and hybrid work environments by facilitating virtual performance reviews and collaboration. This technological evolution has made performance management more efficient, transparent, and responsive to organizational needs.

10. Modern Employee-Centric Performance Management

Contemporary performance management focuses on employee development, engagement, well-being, and continuous learning. Organizations increasingly prioritize coaching, mentoring, recognition, and career development rather than relying solely on formal evaluations. Frequent feedback and meaningful conversations have replaced traditional annual appraisals in many organizations. Employee experience and personal growth are considered essential components of performance management. This employee-centric approach helps organizations attract, retain, and develop talented individuals. It creates a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring sustainable organizational success in a rapidly changing business environment.

Management Notes

Challenges in Performance Management

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Performance Management is a continuous process that involves setting objectives, assessing progress, and providing ongoing coaching and feedback to ensure that employees meet their goals. However, despite its importance, many organizations struggle with implementing an effective performance management system. Challenges arise from both organizational and individual factors such as unclear expectations, inadequate feedback, biases, and outdated tools. Additionally, aligning performance with business objectives and managing remote or hybrid teams adds to the complexity.

  • Unclear Performance Goals

A major challenge in performance management is the lack of clearly defined goals. When employees are unsure of what is expected from them, it becomes difficult to align their daily activities with organizational objectives. Vague or generic performance indicators lead to confusion and inconsistent efforts. Goals must be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART). Without clarity, performance reviews become subjective and ineffective. Managers must ensure that employees understand their individual goals and how they contribute to overall business success. Regular communication and goal-setting sessions can help minimize ambiguity and enhance accountability in performance tracking.

  • Inconsistent Feedback

Effective performance management relies heavily on timely and constructive feedback. However, many organizations still conduct annual or infrequent reviews, which are insufficient for tracking real-time progress. Inconsistent feedback prevents employees from understanding areas that need improvement and delays corrective action. Employees may feel undervalued or uncertain about their development. To overcome this, organizations must create a culture of continuous feedback through regular one-on-one check-ins, performance discussions, and coaching. Tools such as feedback apps and 360-degree reviews can also enhance communication. Timely recognition of achievements and guidance for improvement boost motivation and performance.

  • Bias and Subjectivity

Bias in performance evaluation is another persistent challenge. Managers may unconsciously favor employees they personally like or penalize others based on stereotypes, recent behavior (recency bias), or isolated incidents. This leads to unfair appraisals, low employee morale, and even discrimination claims. Subjectivity also undermines trust in the performance management system. To reduce bias, organizations should adopt structured appraisal systems, use data-driven metrics, and provide rater training. Peer reviews, multi-rater systems, and objective performance data can help managers make fair and consistent evaluations that focus on results and competencies rather than personal preferences.

  • Lack of Managerial Training

Many managers are promoted based on technical skills rather than people management capabilities. As a result, they may lack the training needed to conduct effective performance evaluations. Poorly handled reviews can demotivate employees and damage relationships. Managers may avoid difficult conversations or fail to set development plans. Organizations must invest in training managers to give constructive feedback, set performance expectations, handle performance issues, and recognize achievements. Equipping managers with the skills and confidence to conduct meaningful performance discussions is crucial for a healthy performance culture and continuous employee development.

  • Ineffective Performance Metrics

Using inappropriate or outdated performance metrics is a significant barrier. Some organizations rely heavily on input-based metrics (e.g., hours worked) rather than outcomes and results. Others apply the same metrics across diverse roles, failing to account for role-specific contributions. This misalignment creates frustration among employees and reduces engagement. To address this, organizations must develop relevant and customized KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) that align with strategic goals and individual job responsibilities. Metrics should reflect both qualitative and quantitative aspects of performance and be adaptable to changing roles and environments.

  • Resistance to Technology

While many modern performance management systems leverage digital tools, resistance to adopting new technologies remains a challenge. Employees and managers may prefer traditional methods or lack the digital literacy to use platforms effectively. Without proper adoption, automated systems like goal-tracking software or feedback apps become underutilized. This resistance can lead to inefficiencies and reduced accuracy in performance monitoring. Organizations must invest in user-friendly systems and provide adequate training. Involving employees in the selection of tools and clearly demonstrating their benefits can increase acceptance and promote consistent usage.

  • Remote and Hybrid Work Challenges

With the rise of remote and hybrid work models, tracking performance has become more complex. Managers cannot observe behaviors or effort directly, leading to challenges in measuring productivity, collaboration, and engagement. Employees may also feel disconnected and less motivated without regular in-person interactions. Communication gaps and time zone differences further complicate feedback and goal-setting. Organizations must shift to outcome-based performance metrics and leverage digital collaboration and performance tracking tools. Regular virtual check-ins, remote work policies, and trust-building efforts are essential for maintaining transparency and accountability in a distributed workforce.

  • Lack of Career Development Opportunities

When performance management systems do not link to career development, employees may perceive them as punitive rather than supportive. If reviews focus only on past performance without discussing future goals or skill enhancement, they fail to motivate employees. Lack of growth prospects leads to disengagement and higher attrition. Performance management should integrate Individual Development Plans (IDPs), training needs assessments, and succession planning. Highlighting career pathways and investing in employee development encourages high performance and retention. Employees are more committed when they see performance management as a tool for personal and professional growth.

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