3PRM F306B

CIPD Assessment Activity Template

Title of unit/s

Supporting Good Practice in Performance and Reward

Management

Unit No/s

3PRM

Level

Credit value

Assessment method

Written, Observation

Learning outcomes:
1. Be able to explain the link between organisational success, performance management and
motivation.
2. Be able to explain the relationship between performance management and reward.
3. Be able to contribute to effective performance and reward management in the workplace.
4. Be able to conduct and reflect upon a performance review.
All activities should be completed

Assessment
Criteria

Activity 1
A new performance management system is to be introduced into an organisation.
You are asked to produce presentation materials and short notes to support a short
workshop/seminar for a group of staff that covers the points below. (Note: you are not
required to carry out the presentation.)

Describes at least two purposes of performance management and their

relationships to business objectives.
Explains at least three components of performance management systems.
Explains the relationship between motivation and performance management with
reference to at least 2 motivational theories
Identifies and explains at least four factors that need to be considered when
managing performance, both good and bad.
Explains at least two purposes of reward within a performance management
system
Identifies at least three components of a total reward system, one of which should
be nonfinancial
Describes at least two sources of data (1 of which should be external to the
organisation) required by individuals involved in performance and reward
management processes.

1.1
1.2
1.3
3.1
2.1
2.2
3.2

Activity 2
Prepare for, and conduct a performance review meeting, at which you also explain the
frequency, purpose and process of performance reviews. Your review meeting will be
observed by your tutor and recorded using the observation record.

4.2
4.1

Activity 3
Write a reflective statement, in which you firstly reflect on the outcomes of the
performance review meeting, and secondly reflect on your own performance in
conducting that meeting, and record key learning points.

4.3

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Activity Resources
Performance Review and Feedback Form (2 pages)
Observation record (1 page)
Evidence to be produced
Activity 1
PowerPoint slides with short supporting notes (approximately 1800 words in total)
Activity 2
Performance Review and Feedback Form
Observation record
Activity 3
Reflective statement of approximately 400 words

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PERFORMANCE REVIEW FORM

Date of Review .. Period Covered
Name of Manager

Name of employee .

Job Role of Employee ..

1. Summary of discussion on performance over the last six months

2. The quality of the work provided, recording areas that have gone well and those where
improvement is required
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3. Record performance against targets set and in those cases where they have not been met, record
the reasons given and your views on these

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4. Outline agreed actions to overcome any shortfall against targets including such factors as training
and development needs, equipment needs or medical support
Actions by line manager:

Actions by employee:

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Signed:
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Line Manager
Date ..

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OBSERVATION RECORD F306B

Candidates name:
Unit 3PRM - Learning Outcome No 4:
Be able to conduct and reflect upon a performance review.
Skills required

Assessor feedback to be completed by the assessor with notes to

support the decision

Identify purpose
Plan meeting:

aims and objectives

questions

roles/resources

structure.
Prepare suitable environment.
Open meeting appropriately:

introductions

aims and objectives.

Establish rapport and put

candidate at ease.
Use appropriate questioning
techniques:

open questions

clarifying.
Control meeting without
dominating.
Communicate (listening and
speaking) effectively with
candidate, using appropriate
body language.
Invite, and deal with, candidate
questions.
Identify any development
needs and actions.
Conclusion and summary
Conduct meeting within legal
and ethical requirements.

Assessors signature .

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