The impact of performance management on employee engagement in China

JIANG, LIWEN (2020) The impact of performance management on employee engagement in China. [Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)]

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Abstract

Abstract

Purpose

Performance management is crucial for organizations to improve competitive advantages. The increasing number of companies improve their performance management systems to enhance employee engagement, thereby increasing organizational performance. The aim of this paper is to explore the relationship between performance management and employee engagement in China.

Methodology

This study adopted quantitative research methods, selected 208 employees from all walks of life in China as samples and conducted surveys through online questionnaires. Then, use correlation and regression analysis to analyze the relationship between the three main steps of performance management (performance appraisal, performance feedback, and reward) and employee engagement.

Findings

The study findings show that there is a significant positive correlation between the three main steps of performance management (performance appraisal, performance feedback, and reward) and employee engagement. It was also found that rewards had the greatest impact on employee engagement.

Research limitations

The research did not focus on a certain industry, and the research results may change due to different industries.

Originality/value

Different from the previous literature, this paper studies the impact of the three main steps of performance management (performance appraisal, performance feedback, and reward) on employee engagement in the context of China and compares the impact of these three steps.

Item Type: Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)
Depositing User: JIANG, Liwen
Date Deposited: 04 Jan 2023 16:56
Last Modified: 04 Jan 2023 16:56
URI: https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/id/eprint/62235

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