ESSAY: Management and Underperformance

Under performance is a problem in all walks of life…in government, in business, at home.

Do you have an example of under performance in your current work environment, perhaps related to your work during this course? What do you think can be done to combat this growing problem?

ANSWER

Underperformance is a situation whereby an employee is not undertaking their tasks according to the minimum set standards, or even not doing their work at all. It also includes inappropriate behavior, disruptions or negative attitudes, and not following procedures, rules, and policies. There are many reasons for underperforming, which includes lack of motivation, lack of clear ….

In the workplace, underperformance can manifest itself in different ways. For example, an employee may not be able to meet the standards of work assigned. This situation may be caused by the employee’s frequent mistakes, not following the instructions, or even being unable to follow a task to its completion. In such a situation, communication between the manager and employee is crucial. The supervisor should address the problematic issues promptly and clearly as they arise. Deferring problems would only lead …

Another example is when a staff member is not able to consistently achieve an agreed-upon and realistic set of objectives and targets. The best way to resolve this issue is to set a formal list of target variables and communicate them to the employees at the start of the work period. The employees will know what is expected of them and also the consequences of not achieving their goals. Also, a clear set of objectives can act as a reference tool for future performance appraisals which guides management on the criteria on which to base the appraisal. In conclusion, before taking action against an employee, a manager should discuss performance issues with….