Objectives of Performance Planning

The objectives of performance planning can be studied at three different levels:

1. Organisational Level

1. Defining and communicating the organization’s goals, objectives, missions, and strategies with the employees of the organization;
2. Providing required training and resources and assisting the employees in accomplishment of desired goals and objectives;
3. Ensuring that employees are provided with regular feedback; and
4. Matching organizational objectives with job descriptions.

2. Manager Level

1. Providing die employees with a chance to participate in goal setting exercise with a view of improving goal ownership and accountability standards;
2. Defining and clarifying performance measures used for measuring employee’s performance in achieving the set goals and objectives;
3. Providing training as and when required to the employee so as to enable him to perform as expected; and
4. Providing regular ‘on-the-job’ feedback.

3) Employee Level

1. Determining performance goals and objectives with the manager;
2. Considering the manager as a mentor or guide rather than a judge;
3. Accepting feedback from superiors; and
4. Providing information on performance by developing self- efficiency.