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Performance Management System For Well Fit Health and Fitness Club
Performance Management System For Well Fit Health and Fitness Club
SUBMITTED TO:
Sir Umer Shaikh
SUBMITTED BY:
Sidra Nadeem
Shanza Jaffar
Syeda Yusra Batool
SUBMISSION DATE:
04-01-2019
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This report has been prepared by great work, research and dedication. It would not have been possible
without the support of many individuals and organization. Therefore we would like to extend our sincere
First of all we are thankful to ALMIGHTY ALLAH for giving us strength to accomplish this task
successfully. I would like to express my generous appreciation to all my group members who provided
the responsibility to complete this report on time. The report cannot be completed without their efforts
and co-operation.
Last but not least, many thanks to our kind teacher of the course of Performance Management, Sir Umer
Shaikh who have invested his full efforts in guiding us to achieve the goals.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract
1. Company Introduction
2. Performance Management
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7. Conclusion
8. References
9. Checklist
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ABSTRACT
This report includes the brief overview of performance management and design & implementation of the
performance management system in Well Fit health care and fitness organization.
A critical evaluation is done through secondary research of health industry and various performance
measurement frameworks have been identified like The Performance Measurement Matrix (PMM),
Performance Pyramid, EFQM Business Excellence Model, Brown’s Input, Processes, Outputs and
Outcomes Framework and Balanced Scorecard. The purpose and usage of these frameworks in health
care industry has been check through secondary research of overall industry and previously establish
Among these frameworks balance score card (BSC) is used as the framework for designing PMS at Well
Fit. Since Balance Score Card is the most widely used framework with multiple benefits and suitable for
our organization, its four perspectives are used to define goals, key performance indicators, targets and
initiatives necessary for PMS of Well Fit. A thorough analysis along with vertical and horizontal
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1. COMPANY INTRODUCTION:
Well Fit! is an expanding chain of Health and Fitness Clubs in the UK, employing approximately 900
Well Fit! Was started by an ex-Olympic athlete Kenny Benny, who founded the first club fifteen years
ago. Within five years he had expanded to five clubs. Eighteen months ago there was a large cash
injection into the organization by a group of venture capitalists – and at this time the management team
were also invited to buy shares in the clubs and form a new Board of Directors. The overall investment
was used to expand the organization by buying out two other small club chains, resulting in the number
of clubs.
Premium Clubs- these eleven clubs are all in major city centers and are geared to providing for
professionals who are likely to use the clubs mainly before or after work and in the lunch breaks. They
all have a swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam rooms and a member’s lounge, serving complimentary
soft drinks, tea and coffee. They charge the highest rate of member ship and offer corporate packages to
the largest of the local companies. Each club offers extra income generating services such as massage
and health treatments, laundered towels, club merchandise (sports clothing and footwear) and good
quality toiletries.
Lifestyle Clubs- these sixty nine clubs are based either on the edge of large cities or in smaller towns.
They are geared to offering facilities to a range of users, “worker members” who usually use the
facilities weekday, morning or evening, “families” who tend to attend after school hours and at the
weekends, and “leisure members” those who can attend in off peak hours such as young mothers or the
retired. Each club has a small leisure pool, gym and “classroom” – where fitness classes are held in off-
peak hours, and a member’s café where soft drink and simple meals are served. In these clubs offer a
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range of membership packages, “gold” which gives all-hours access, “silver” – off peak weekdays and
all weekend, and “bronze” off peek weekdays only. Additional services are merchandising, specialist
fitness classes, social events and the food and drink sold in café.
2. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT:
performance of individuals and teams and aligning their performance with the organizational goals. It is
a means of getting better results by understanding and managing performance within an agreed
framework of goals, standards and competency requirements. (Armstrong and Murlis, 1994).
According to Lee, 2005, the real goals of any performance management system are threefold – to correct
poor performance, to sustain good performance and to improve performance. Following are the main
To provide the basis for personal development and improvement in individual performance
A performance management system is a set of interrelated activities and processes that are treated
through people and developing the skills and capabilities of its human capital, thus enhancing
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organizational capability and the achievement of sustained competitive advantage. (Armstrong and
Murlis, 1994).
The key to have an effective performance management system is to implement it properly by making
sure that everyone understands how it works and what is in it for them. According to Herman Aguinis’
following are the four main steps involved in the implementation of PMS:
1. SET EXPECTATIONS:
Inform employees what results and behaviors are expected from them. Set performance standards
After setting expectations give ongoing feedback and make sure employees maintain good
Assess and evaluate their performance through appraisal forms and self-assessment forms.
Last step is to discuss with the employees about their performance throughout their review
period and share the observations, assessments and how their performance can be improved in
After reviewing, associate rewards with the performance feedback so that the performance
management activity remains effective, positive and energizing for all. Rewards may include
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According to De Waal and Counet (2009), following are the few challenges or potential barriers faced
Management put low priority on implementation because of work pressures and time constraints
Insufficient resources and capacity for the implementation because organizations cannot free
Lack of a clear and understandable strategy, mission and objectives for the organization and poor
Resistance to change is normal. Implementing a new PMS is a big change for the employees and
management. The successful management of change is defined by the ability of people to move towards,
and accept, the vision for change. Change management is the process, tools and techniques to manage
the people side of change to achieve the required business outcome. Change management incorporates
the organizational tools that can be utilized to help individuals make successful personal transitions
For effective, integrated and dynamic performance management system models are required that provide
critical review of existing framework and techniques. This models ensure that the organization
performance management system remain effective and efficient. This study found that current
knowledge and technology in this field are sufficiently matured to facilitate the dynamic performance
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Corporate performance management is considered as the key mechanism of control for the organization.
CPM is taking different forms, reflecting differences between management and strategic control
priorities faced by the management in the organization. Organization redesign the corporate performance
management system to check the appropriateness of the organization devolved business unit. (Lawrie,
The design, implementation and use of measurements should be a simultaneous and continuously
evolving process in which changes in the strategic direction and learning requirements of an
organization are constantly accounted for. It ensures a speedy and effective implementation of the
Organizations which do not integrate ongoing performance measurement and feedback into their
management development programs tend to experience lower than expected performance improvements
and higher dissatisfaction and turnover of employees (Longenecker and Fink, 2001).
Benchmarking is comparing ones business processes and performance metrics to industry best practices
from other companies. Benchmarking is a powerful tool that help organization to improve their
performance by learning from other best organizations. Benchmarking methodology that was used is
based on five phases plan, collect, analyze, adapt and review. The benchmarking study on performance
management system develop an audit template of performance management in the organization and this
template is used to examine and improve the performance measurement in an organization. ( Bauer,
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5. CRITICAL EVALUATION OF POSSIBLE FRAMEWORKS OF PERFORMANCE
MANAGEMENT:
Following are the various frameworks that can be used for establishing a performance management
The PMM was developed by Keegan et al. (1989). It integrates financial and non-financial internal and
external facets of business performance. The main strengths of PMM are its simplicity and integrated
structure. However, the matrix could have been developed further to incorporate certain element of lead
measures, refined, within their dimensions. Lead measures are those measures that focus on analyzing
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SMART, which is also known as the Performance Pyramid, was developed to eliminate the
disadvantages associated with traditional, financially focused performance measurement systems (Cross
and Lynch, 1989). This pyramid integrates the strategic objectives and operational performance
dimensions through a four level structure. It is useful for describing how objectives are communicated
down to the troops and how measures can be rolled up at various levels in the organization. This system
The EFQM’s Business Excellence2 model is a framework, which links the key performance results of an
organization to its processes and leadership. Referring to Figure and working from right to left:
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Long-term sustainable performance (key performance results) is a function of satisfied people
(people results), satisfied customers (customer results) and a positive impact on the society
(society results)
These results in turn are enabled by well-developed and mature processes that are resourced with
good people with appropriate education, training and attitudes; directed by appropriate policies
and strategies; supported by appropriate partnerships (e.g., suppliers) and other resources.
All the results and enablers, in turn, are enabled by appropriate leadership.
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5.4 BROWN’S INPUT, PROCESSES, OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES FRAMEWORK:
This framework is conceptually appealing and useful, as it highlights the difference between input,
process, output and outcome measures. The framework develops the concept of linking measures
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BALANCE SCORECARD:
The Balanced Scorecard is a strategic performance measurement model which is developed by Robert
Kaplan and David Norton. Its objective is to translate an organization’s mission and vision into actual
actions through strategic planning. The BSC provide strategic managers with a deep insight into the
overall organization and hence assists them to make informed decisions about long and short-term
objectives, internal and external performance, and financial and operational performance. The BSC
enables managers to transform strategy into tangible performance measures, align strategy with the
overall organization mission and vision, and articulate and monitor organization activities to promote,
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The BSC is useful for strategic management to coordinate a wide range of management processes such
as performance appraisal, goal setting, resource allocation, and employee learning and development.
FIT!:
According to the secondary research, BSC is ranked as one of the top 10 management tools used
globally. BSC could be the best method to be used for a growing organization like Well Fit! Since it is
globally and widely used successfully. It covers not only the financial perspective but presents a solution
The BSC approach has been incorporated in day-to-day operation of many public and non-for-profit
organizations during the last two decades and the main reasons for this shift are the new perspective of
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the state on strategic management and sustainability, the constrained resources towards public
organizations and the increased demand for accountability on behalf of the stakeholders. The reason for
the appropriateness of the BSC method for health care and fitness organizations is the fact that it
simultaneously links financial performance measures with customer focus, the improvement of internal
The BSC must be aligned with the mission, vision and strategic objectives of the organization. So,
following are the vision and mission statements established for Well Fit, in order to create a performance
We will deliver innovative fitness and lifestyle programs; our friendly, professional staff will inspire and
support you in your commitment to enhancing the quality of your life, one person at a time.
Our vision is to be the premier health and wellness facility providing innovative, collaborative
programming centered on the whole-health and well-being of our community and our region. We will be
known for an exceptional member experience, with the highest quality fitness services.
The overall strategy for this business is to generate enough income to expand by buying other clubs and
the aim is to have grown to 200 clubs in the next five years. In order to fund this each club has an
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6.4 FOUR PERSPECTIVES OF BALANCE SCORE CARD:
1. FINANCIAL PERSPECTIVE:
2. CUSTOMER PERSPECTIVE:
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3. INTERNAL BUSINESS PROCESS:
The KPI’s used in the balance score card in this case are the most relevant due to the following reasons:
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Net Income and ROI are essential performance indicators as the company is looking forward for
expansion as well as increasing profit outcomes. These two KPIs may help in assessment of the
Customer satisfaction, customer retention and increase in no. of customers are the KPI’s that are
linked with the company’s vision, mission and strategy of providing quality services to their
customers as well as increasing their number of clubs. Improved percentage of retention and
increased no. of customers may show the company’s path towards its success.
Employee satisfaction and loyalty will help in assessing whether employees are willing to
perform well so that overall organizational performance is improved to achieve its goal and work
according to mission whereas and implementation of new innovative ideas may help attract more
Employee engagement and high performance in terms of achieving maximum individual goals
will let the organization learn and develop for its future prospects.
The important aim of performance management is to support the achievement of business goals and
strategies. Vertical integration is necessary to achieve this aim which means linking and aligning
According to the mission, vision, strategies and goals set in the balanced scorecard of Well Fit,
following steps must be considered and checked to vertically integrate the individual and business goals:
Survey to gain firsthand knowledge of individual goals, interests and objectives. Align individual
values.
Enable expectations to be defined and agreed in terms of role responsibilities and accountabilities
Provide opportunities to individuals to identify their own goals and develop their skills and
competencies.
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Motivate people by providing them with recognition and opportunity to use and develop their
skills and abilities which are in the interest of organization as well as individuals.
Horizontal integration is the cross functional connection of performance measurement system along
divisions throughout the organization. Horizontal integration will be achieved when individuals,
teams and their goals link with each other. In order to integrate the BSC in Well Fit following steps
must be considered:
Create a climate for individuals and teams that supports them in achieving organizations
effectiveness.
Despite the widespread use and benefits, the BSC has some limitations both in concept and in practice.
The concept of the BSC has no clearly defined relationship with organization performance, the objective
and definitions of measures exclude key stakeholders, lacks the definition of key success factors
necessary for identifying KPIs, and the four categories limits the view of the organization. In practice,
the BSC focuses resource to achieve its goals leading to underutilization of organizations’ potential
beyond the targets of the BSC; perceives an organization has hierarchical structures, clearly delineated
job responsibilities and one way linear cause-and-effect relationships and promotes closed innovation.
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7. CONCLUSION:
In conclusion, the balance score card framework can be used as an effective measurement framework in
order to establish Performance Management System. Since Well Fit is looking forward for expansion
and profit growths per year, the KPI’s set are according to the current goals, objectives and strategies of
the business. This process of designing and implementing performance management system must be
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CHECKLIST:
DESIGNING PMS:
individual performance, provide basis for employee development and inform performance or
It must be a tightly controlled system based on guiding principles but provide flexibility in
It should help managers to coach employees and tends to improve their performance based on
the feedback.
It should help organization to anticipate and respond to needs emerging in and outside the
organization.
IMPLEMENTING PMS:
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While Implementing PMS keep in mind the culture of the organization and people’s view about
Performance evaluating techniques must be checked thoroughly whether they can measure
accurately or not.
Performance measures and KPI’s must be set according to the needs of organization
MANAGING PMS:
Unbiased decisions and thorough review of performance management system must be done.
While managing the system it must be ensured that every individual’s interest is aligned with the
Help in improving the employee performance and increase employee engagement for success of
system
Performance measurement framework must be focused to stick to the agreed objectives and
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