Challenging Topgrading concepts of maximizing human resources and reduces cost.

Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction: The Talent Age 2.0 The Topgrade Concept 3.0 Effects of Topgrade to Human Resource 4.1 Recruitment and Selection 4.2 Training and Development 4.3 Performance Appraisal and Feedback 4.4 Pay and Benefits 4.5 Labor Relations 5.0 Effects of Topgrade to Organizations 6.0 Effects of Topgrade to Individuals 7.0 Effects of Topgrade to National Interest 8.0 Conclusions 9.0 References 1.0Introduction: The Talent Age "The single most important driver of organizational performance and individual managerial success is talent". Topgrade Dr. Bradford D. Smart, 1999. The era of …showed first 75 words of 3318 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3318 total…anticipated to education, social, and medical institutions. Though Topgrade is seen through this darker light, the insights it provides are invaluable towards organizational success. 9.0References 1. Bradford D. Smart (1999) Topgrading -Prentice Hall 2. Nelarine Cornelius (2201) Human Resource Management 2nd ed. -Thompson Learning 3. Mullins L. (1999) Mangement & Organizational Behavior 5th ed. FT-Pitman Publishing 4. Richardson, B. & Thompson J. (1994) 'Strategic Competency in the 1990s', Administrator General Reference to :Scott Adams, Dogbert's Management Handbook (Graphics) Journals Harvard Business Reviews/ Cases