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Addressing problems of employee performance.

Charles R McConnell1

  • 1Health Care Management and Human Resources Consultant, Ontario, New York 14519, USA. Mclighthouse@juno.com

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|May 4, 2011
PubMed
Summary
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Employee performance issues stem from motivation or skill gaps. Managers address these through education and remediation, not discipline, to foster employee success.

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Area of Science:

  • Management Science
  • Organizational Behavior

Background:

  • Employee performance issues are common in workplaces.
  • Understanding the root causes of performance problems is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To differentiate between motivational and skill-based performance problems.
  • To outline the manager's role in addressing employee performance issues.
  • To emphasize educational and remedial approaches over traditional disciplinary actions.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of employee performance problems.
  • Distinction between performance issues and conduct problems.
  • Identification of managerial responsibilities in employee development.

Main Results:

  • Performance problems are categorized into motivational deficits and skill deficiencies.
  • Managers are responsible for addressing both types of performance issues.
  • Educational and remedial strategies are appropriate for performance problems, unlike conduct issues.

Conclusions:

  • Managers play a vital role in employee success through targeted interventions.
  • Addressing performance problems requires a focus on employee education and skill development.
  • Effective management strategies involve proactive support and remediation for performance gaps.