Hrm 531 - Change Management Impact

Change Management Impact

Holly B. Fannin

HRM/531

March 27, 2017

Yamile Bandera

Change Management Impact

Change is hard for any organization but, to remain relevant and competitive, an organization must be ready and willing to change. Need for change within an organization may be technology, political, economic, and social changes. All can create situations for a company that may require change (Richards, 2017). Other times it may simply be a need to change to create efficiency and productivity within the organization.

Recently my organization instituted a change to the method in which it conducted annual performance evaluations. Historically my organization's method of appraising employee performance below the management levels has been on a system that is left up to the managers’ discretion. No formal system is in place and relies on what the manager thought with no input from the employee.

                                Reason for Change

My organization has gone to this system, called TMS for Talent Management System, for two reasons. With the health care field continuing to advance toward a paperless industry, this system will eliminate paperwork and files as it is all done through the computer. Utilizing TMS will allow the organization to come more in line with the commitment of a green workplace. The second reason is in response to the annual employee survey completed that has shown employees want input in their performance reviews. The system will work like this:

During the time for employee appraisal, each employee will go online and complete a self-appraisal addressing different aspects of their jobs and job performances. Determining these ratings on a score of 1 to 5 with 1 representing does not meet expectations and standards, and 5 representing exceeds expectations and standards. Once the employee completes and submits the self-appraisal, the manager provides an evaluation. The system determines if they agree or disagree. Ultimately it will bring the two factors together to discuss the differences and come to an agreement. Along with the goals of creating a greener system, the organization hopes to engage the employee more in their performance appraisals.

                                People Involved

The individuals participating in this change was top management. As stated previously, management became aware how important it was to employees that they have input in their performance evaluations. Morale has been extremely low and employee turnover high, and management is attempting to engage employees in hopes they will become more connected and committed to the organization. My organization's mission and values emphasize commitment to the care and improvement of human life. This change is this organization striving to live up to its mission and values statement by practicing their value statement of treating its colleges with loyalty, respect, and dignity (HCA, 2017).