There is one individual assessment for this module. The assignment has two sections. Please
use material from class, assigned readings and your own research for both sections and
evidence from the case study for section B.
A. You are required to write an analysis paper discussing the complexity of performance
at work. Discuss the different types of performance and the factors that have the most
influence on performance. Detail why you think these factors are more influential than
other factors. (guide 1000-1500 words)
B. You are required to read the Case Study – ‘Rob Parson at Morgan Stanley (A)”. Please
then answer the following questions:

1. What is your assessment of Rob Parson’s performance? Should he be promoted?
2. Using the data in the case, please complete the Evaluation and Development
   Summary presented in Exhibit 3 of the case.
3. If you were Paul Nasr, how would you plan to conduct the appraisal conversation?
   What would your goals be? What issues would you raise and why, and how would
   you raise them?
4. If you were Rob Parson, how would you conduct yourself in the performance
   evaluation meeting? What are your goals?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a 360-feedback system? What factors
   also need to be considered to overcome any limitations identified.