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This article has been designed to provide foundation knowledge on performance management. It gives an overview of the role of performance management in an organisation, common expected outcomes, and core elements to drive high performance. Employers can uncover some of the key phases of performance management as it has evolved over time and learn the fundamental differences between a performance appraisal and performance management.

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