What does the agency theory refer to?

Written by Adelina Chelniciuc on March 18, 2014. Posted in Articles, Organisational performance

An important issue in performance management is determining the right price to pay for a service provided by another party. The principle – agent problem arises when one party (agent) agrees to work in favor of another party (principle) in return for some incentives. In other words, the principal–agent problem or agency dilemma concerns the difficulties in motivating one party (the “agent”), to act in the best interests of another (the “principal”) rather than for his own interests.

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What is a Portfolio of Initiatives?

Written by Ramona Gligorea on March 17, 2014. Posted in Articles, Organisational performance

The portfolio of initiatives consists of a collection of projects that the organization is implementing, in order to achieve its strategic objectives.

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What is a Performance Management Architecture System?

Written by Mihai Păculea on March 17, 2014. Posted in Articles, Organisational performance

The Performance Management Architecture System presents the interdependences between the components of a performance management system. It illustrates the processes that take place while implementing a performance management framework within the organization.

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Long term performance through Talent Management – Dell case study

Written by Adela Tudorache on March 13, 2014. Posted in Articles, Organisational performance

Sometimes, companies overlook the human resources function in their attempt to become market leaders. This is a crucial mistake, as long time performance and brand recognition are built with loyal, hardworking and motivated employees. Understanding that employees are the most valuable asset of a company is only part of the solution. In order to ensure growth and stability, companies need to actively implement Performance Management Systems that emphasize Individual Performance, Talent Management and Succession Management.

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Expert Interview – Peter Bintu, Supervisor Corporate Performance Reporting, Uganda Revenue Authority, Uganda

Written by Adelina Chelniciuc on March 9, 2014. Posted in Around the world, Interviews, Organisational performance, Practitioner

For the report Performance Management in 2013, The KPI Institute conducted 20 semi-structured interviews with practitioners, academics and consultants from 18 countries, who offered a detailed image on the state of Performance Management as a discipline.

Peter Bintu, Supervisor Corporate Performance Reporting at the Uganda Revenue Authority, Uganda was one of the practitioners that The KPI Institute interviewed.

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