An Integrated Productivity, Training, and Performance Planning/Appraisal Framework

Improving the productivity of computer personnel requires an integrated view of the factors which promote effective and efficient work. Motivation, training, performance planning and productivity are so closely interrelated that to attack them individually results in initiatives which often conflict with one another and lead to confusion of ends by professional personnel. Successful integration of these factors results in a management style and organizational form that supports the accomplishments of productive work. The framework identifies five major areas contributing to performance and behavior: personal effort, knowledge and skills, attitudes and values, environment, health and sense of direction. These areas define the impact of training, personal development, management style, project control, performance planning and job/goal direction-setting on performance and behavior.