Case 7.1 ethics rank and yank: legitimate performance improvement

Subject: Human Resources Management

Read Case 7.1 in Managing Human Resources. After reading the case, please complete the following items:

1. Write a summary of the case,
2. Answer the critical thinking questions, and
3. Elaborate on two key learnings from the case related to performance management, appraisals, and the validity and reliable of various methods. Be sure to clearly state the two key learnings and defend them in well-organized, scholarly responses.

A key learning is defined as significant knowledge gained from reading the case. You may choose to explain your key learnings by offering a real-world application, personal insight, your thoughts and opinions about what was stated, how it is handled at your company, etc.

Arrange your summary, questions, and key learnings in a well-organized, scholarly response of 2-3 pages. Support your observations and opinions with citations from 2-3 credible sources.