FINAL PROJECT PROPOSAL OUTLINE:
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Name: Hayfaa Al Marri
Course: Performance Management
Instructor: Craig Nathanson
Institution: University of Liverpool
Date: 25/11/2015
Table of Contents
Abstract 3
Introduction 3
Background 3
Aim 3
Research Rationale 3
Research Question 3
Methodology 4
Research Approach 4
Data collection 4
Data Analysis 4
Research Participants 5
Ethical Consideration 5
References 5
Abstract
This paper is a brief project proposal for a detailed project proposal on Dell’s performance management system. A brief introduction including the background, aim, rationale, and research question is first looked into. The proposed research methodology to be used in the project is then briefly identified. Finally, the ethical consideration for the project is taken into perspective.
Introduction
Background
Dell Inc. is one of the renowned computer manufacturing companies with a strong and consistent performance management system. Traditionally, Dell has embraced Management By Objectives (MBO) as its performance management system since its founding by Michael Dell.
Aim
To study and analyze Dell’s performance management system – MBO.
Research Rationale
The main significance of this study is that it seeks to investigate Dell’s performance management system and then, in comparison to the performance management system adopted by other companies of similar stature, bring clarity into the whole understanding of performance management system.
Research Question
What is the performance management system of Dell Company, and how beneficial or otherwise is it to the company?
Methodology
Research Approach
This study intends to employ a literature-based approach in which the researcher will consult a number of literature sources as well as websites to source for information on the research question. Specifically, the study will involve researchers sourcing information from Dell’s website, previous literature pieces on Dell’s performance management system and their findings, and other secondary sources with useful information on both Dell Company and performance management systems.
Data collection
Data for this study will be collected by reviewing the existing literature materials such as books, articles, periodicals, journals, and websites. At this point, information from Dell’s website will be quite helpful. Other online information about Dell from other websites will also be sought in order to back up this study. The aforementioned secondary sources containing information on performance management system will be used to collect certain useful pieces of information on the current study. Specific references for this study can be found in the ‘References’ section hereunder.
Data Analysis
The data and information obtained from the existing literature on the research topic including information from Dell’s website will be analyzed through comparisons with each other’s findings and their respective discussions. The researcher will then develop his own conclusions and discussion based on a comprehensive comparison of those literature sources and websites.
Research Participants
This being a literature-based study, the research participants will be cited from those of the literature and websites that will be consulted while undertaking this study. These will be referenced accordingly for plagiarism-evasion purposes.
Ethical Consideration
Every work that will be sourced from other sources other than the researcher’s own comments will be cited and referenced accordingly so as to give credit to their original authors.
References that could be used:
1. Bhattacharyya, D. K. (2011). Performance management systems and strategies. Dehli: Pearson.
2. Caramia, M., & Dell’Olmo, P. (2006). Effective resource management in manufacturing systems: Optimization algorithms for production planning. London: Springer.
3. Dell Corporation (2015). http://www.dell.com/
4. Dell, M., & Fredman, C. (2006). Direct from Dell: Strategies that revolutionized an industry.
5. Dimon, R. (2013). Enterprise performance management done right: An operating system for your organization.
6. Ignatiuk, A. (2008). Analysis of Dell’s business strategy: [research paper]. München [u.a.: GRIN-Verl.
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