The table here summarizes the key characteristics of an ideal performance management system as discussed in
this chapter. Think about a performance management system you know. This could be the one implemented
at your current (or most recent) job. If you don’t have information about such a system, talk to a friend or
acquaintance who is currently working, and gather information about the system used in his or her organization.
Use the Y/N column in the table to indicate whether each of the features is present (Y:yes) or not (N:no) in the
system you are considering. In some cases, some elements may be present to a matter of degree and may require
that you include some additional information in the Comments column.
Next, prepare a brief report addressing the following issues: