When Eastman Kodak Adopted the Management Annual Performance Plan (MAPP)

question 1

Multiple Choice

When Eastman Kodak adopted the Management Annual Performance Plan (MAPP) in 1987, it replaced part of its employees' salaries with bonuses. This system:

• A) had to fail.
• B) introduced a new reward and performance evaluation system.
• C) is required for all companies with rational managers.
• D) is an inherent part of a corporate culture.

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Definitions:

Progressive Discipline

A step-by-step process designed to give an employee with performance issues the opportunity to improve.

Performance

The manner in which an individual, team, or organization accomplishes tasks, goals, and objectives, often measured against pre-set standards.

Organization

A structured group of people working together towards a common goal, often characterized by a hierarchy of authority and division of labor.

Ethical Guidelines

Rules or principles designed to conduct behavior in accordance with recognized standards of right and wrong, guiding professionals in their decisions and actions.