Server Host Ltd. has recently been bought by a competitor located in Austria having a
corporate culture that is going for restructuring. Currently, the company has several
problems concerning corporate culture, trainings, old employees, new managers, likely
high number of employees and employee appraisal system. An employee appraisal has
recently been realized in order to make the distribution of seminar seats more efficient.
During the decision making process of the employee appraisal system, the ideas of
works council and the staff were not asked. In this case study, an analysis of current
employee appraisal is evaluated by mentioning the problems and making suggestions
for the solutions. Major problem at the end is related to not consulting works council
and the staff during the creation of the employee appraisal system which caused low
grades in recently done evaluation. The second part of this study is dealing with the
legal sides of workers’ involvement while preparing a new employee appraisal system.
Collaboration with the workers will also bring to Server Host Ltd. many benefits like
transparency, more motivated staff and trust between the employees and employer. The
third part is mentioning about the creation and implementation of a new employee
appraisal system at Server Host Ltd. The criteria according to the objectives of the
organization are determined. It is emphasized that involvement of the employees/works
council is necessary for a transparent and fair organization. With the new appraisal
system, it is thought that Server Host will be successful.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Declaration
- Executive Summary
- Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Problems and Solutions for the Current Appraisal System
- 3. Legal Foundations of Staff Involvement and Benefits from Collaborating with the Staff
- 4. Creation of a New Employee Appraisal System for Server Host Ltd.
- 4.1 Planning, Preparation and Gaining Management Support
- 4.2 Designing the System
- 4.3 Discussing about the System
- 4.4 Getting Agreement with the Employer/Works Council
- 4.5 Training the Users
- 4.6 Review, Monitor and Revise
- 5. Conclusions
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This case study analyzes the employee appraisal system at Server Host Ltd., a company recently acquired by an Austrian competitor. The study aims to evaluate the existing appraisal system, identify its shortcomings, and propose solutions for its improvement. It also examines the legal framework for employee involvement in the appraisal process and explores the benefits of collaboration between management and employees.
- Analyzing the effectiveness and transparency of the current appraisal system.
- Exploring the legal aspects of employee participation in developing an appraisal system.
- Creating a new employee appraisal system that meets the company's objectives and ensures fairness and transparency.
- Highlighting the benefits of employee involvement in the appraisal process.
- Developing a framework for implementing and monitoring the new appraisal system.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- 1. Introduction: This chapter introduces Server Host Ltd. and its recent acquisition by an Austrian competitor. It highlights the company's challenges, including restructuring, a changing corporate culture, and an outdated employee appraisal system. The need for a new appraisal system that addresses the concerns of all stakeholders is emphasized.
- 2. Problems and Solutions for the Current Appraisal System: This chapter examines the existing appraisal system at Server Host Ltd. It discusses the issues of inconsistency in evaluation, lack of transparency, and the absence of employee input in the system's design. The chapter proposes solutions for addressing these problems, including involving employees in the design process and improving the system's effectiveness and fairness.
- 3. Legal Foundations of Staff Involvement and Benefits from Collaborating with the Staff: This chapter explores the legal framework for employee participation in developing and implementing an appraisal system. It emphasizes the importance of employee involvement to ensure transparency and fairness. The chapter also discusses the numerous benefits that result from collaboration between management and employees, such as increased motivation, trust, and a sense of ownership.
- 4. Creation of a New Employee Appraisal System for Server Host Ltd.: This chapter outlines a comprehensive approach to creating a new employee appraisal system for Server Host Ltd. It covers key steps such as planning, preparation, designing, and implementation. The importance of gaining management support and involving employees throughout the process is highlighted. The chapter also emphasizes the need for training, review, and ongoing monitoring of the system.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This case study focuses on employee appraisal systems, corporate culture, staff involvement, legal foundations of employee participation, benefits of collaboration, and the development and implementation of a new appraisal system. Key concepts explored include transparency, fairness, motivation, trust, and the need for a comprehensive and effective appraisal system.
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- Ilhan Yuece (Autor:in), 2012, Employee Appraisal System at Server Host Ltd., München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/200839
