Performance-based assessments

by Paul F. Wilson

"This book introduces a proactive management paradigm for organizational success. You'll receive practical advice and specific direction on a vital aspect of any quality management program - the assessment of organizational performance. Measuring a company's performance provides individuals and organizations with an essential tool to reach and maintain excellence, and to implement continual improvement strategies. Performance-Based Assessments examines the role of performance assessments in analyzing the results of an organization's activities and operations." "Authors Paul F. Wilson and Richard D. Pearson stress the importance of learning how continual assessment can be used to help identify effective performance and opportunities for improvement. This book will teach you how performance assessments result in realistic and meaningful improvements; the concepts of performance-based and effectiveness evaluations; how to develop an appropriate mix of external, internal, and self assessme