Managing Employee Resources

Discuss the proposition that appraisal and performance management are primarily
concerned with reinforcing management’s capacity to control and discipline workers.
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• In your answer make sure you refer to the relevant course literature. Ensure that your essay is correctly and
adequately referenced.
• Make sure that you fully address the essay title. Consult the guidelines on essay writing before you begin. If you
have any problems please contact your tutor. You are advised to discuss an essay plan with your tutor prior to
writing your assignment.
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submission sheet attached) must be handed in to the Postgraduate Office of Keele Management School. You are
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copies must be identical, and must be received by the correct deadline or will be classed as late submission.
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