Performance management

Performance management is a systematic, data-oriented approach to managing people at work that relies on positive reinforcement as the primary means to maximize performance.

Definition

According to Juran's Quality Handbook by Defeo (7th edition),

Performance management. A systematic, data-oriented approach to managing people at work that relies on positive reinforcement as the primary means to maximize performance.

According to the HRBoK Guide,

Performance management. Supervising employees. The process of setting goals, measuring progress, and rewarding or correcting performance of employees.