This well-written, systematically organised volume offers a substantial, yet compre-hensive coverage of the process of performance management in a clear, and easy-to-read style. It presents a perfect balance between concepts and skill-based exercises.Each chapter of the book begins with an overview of a part of the performance management process. Each overview section is followed by an application section, which comprises individual and team exercises. A variety of "skill builder" exercises are incorporated, which provide a rich resource for students, faculty, workshop instructors, and trainers to hone their practical expertise. The end result is a single volume that gives readers both an understanding of the performance management process as well as the ability to manage performance in real-world scenarios.This book will immensely benefit students of human resource management course that has an emphasis on performance appraisal or performance management. It is also a magnificent tool for managers, executives, and HR practitioners who struggle with performance management issues in organizations.