Article 4.1. The productivity measurement and enhancement system: a meta-analysis (Pritchard et al., 2008)

Question 1

ProMes =

+ advantages

Answer 1

Productivity measurement and enhancement system.
Enhances productivity of work units through feedback and performance measurement. Based on expectancy theories.

• Cost-effective (motivating employees without money).
• Long-lasting and works in many types of settings.
• Large productivity improvements.

Question 2

Implementation of ProMes

Answer 2

1. Form a design team: unit members, supervisor, and ProMes facilitator.
2. Create objectives, related to the organization’s goals.
3. Create indicators (measurements of output).
4. Create contingencies (how important is the objective compared to the organization’s goals - giving a minimum and maximum).
5. Implement the feedback system.

Question 3

ProMes & goal-setting theory similarities (3)

Answer 3

1. Setting of learning goals (being urged to find strategies for attaining desired outcomes).
2. Having regular feedback meetings.
3. Feedback to achieve desired end states.