Complete Assignment Instructions:

For your Unit 3 Complete assignment, you will write a narrative essay (minimum 1500 words narrative without including the reference listing in the word count) in which you address and discuss the questions and statements listed below while conducting online research on the topics, including both company and non-company sources, and related topical research.

Prepare each response in a third person, consultant point-of-view format. Include a minimum of at least four scholarly, peer-reviewed articles (at least one minimum for each question below-the course, the course textbook may be used as one of these sources). Be sure to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the READ sections in your essay. Cite your sources in APA format with in-text citations, as appropriate, and place a single labeled reference listing at the end of the assignment to provide full credit to the sources utilized.

References with the articles attached:

Kaganski, S., Eerme, M., & Tungel, E. (2019). Optimization of enterprise analysis model for KPI selection. Proceedings of the Estonian Academy of Sciences, 68(4), 371–375. https://doi-org.bethelu.idm.oclc.org/10.3176/proc.2019.4.04

Drongelen, I. C. K., & Bilderbeek, J. (1999). R&D performance measurement: More than choosing a set of metrics. R&D Management, 29(1), 35.

Manns, M., & Tönshoff, H. K. (2005). Applicability of neuro-fuzzy function approximation in material-flow forecasting. International Journal of Knowledge Based Intelligent Engineering Systems, 9(2), 81–92. https://doi-org.bethelu.idm.oclc.org/10.3233/KES-2005-9204

Sanson-Fisher, R., Hobden, B., Watson, R., Turon, H., Carey, M., Bryant, J., & Freund, M. (2019). The new challenge for improving psychosocial cancer care: shifting to a system-based approach. Supportive Care in Cancer, 27(3), 763–769. https://doi-org.bethelu.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s00520-018-4568-4

Ardoin, S. P., Roof, C. M., Klubnick, C., & Carfolite, J. (2008). Evaluating Curriculum-Based Measurement from a Behavioral Assessment Perspective. Behavior Analyst Today, 9(1), 36–49. https://doi-org.bethelu.idm.oclc.org/10.1037/h0100646

Text Book

Aguinis, H. (2019). Performance management (4th ed.). Chicago Business Press

Complete Assignment questions:

For Question #1, read “Differentiating Task from Contextual Performance at Pharma Co. Company” on page 119 and answer the following question:

Based on the District Business Manager (DBM) job description, extract a list of KPIs in each of the following four dimensions (a) task, (b) contextual, (c) counterproductive, and (d) adaptive.

For Question #2, read “Choosing a Performance Measurement Approach at Show Me the Money” on pages 119-120 and answer the following question:

Based on the description of the Account Executive Job Responsibilities listed on page 120, assess whether Show Me the Money should use a behavior approach, a results approach, or a combination of both to measure performance.

Prepare responses to other chapter topic questions:

Discuss the essential characteristics that result in well-written performance standards.

Compare and contrast comparative and absolute behavioral measurement systems, inclusive of their strengths and weaknesses.