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Performance Management

Special Research Report: HRM and Organizational Commitment
To earn commitment, dairy producers must offer a workplace with effective performance feedback and opportunities for participation. This report outlines research that gathered information about human resource management (HRM) practices that were used in dairy farm organizations and the effects these practices had on employees’ feelings of commitment toward the organization.
The Systems Approach to Dairy Process Management (PowerPoint File)
The Systems Approach to Dairy Process Management (PowerPoint Presentation)
Download (PPT) - http://dairyalliance.psu.edu/ppt/sop.ppt
Effective Management Demands Clear Responsibilities
Effective Management Demands Clear Responsibilities
One of the biggest reasons that dairy farm work is not completed well and on time is a lack of clearly delegated responsibility and authority. Dairy managers who want to move their businesses to higher levels of performance and profitability need to make sure that no important work falls through the cracks. Do this by delegating responsibility for work and the authority to see that it is done appropriately.
Download (PDF) - http://dairyalliance.psu.edu/pdf/ClearResponsibilities_v2.pdf
Milker Training Strategies: Translating Theory Into Practice
Milker Training Strategies: Translating Theory Into Practice
If you manage other people on your dairy, then you are a trainer. Effective managers put people into a position to succeed.
Download (PDF) - http://dairyalliance.psu.edu/pdf/TrainingMilkers.pdf
Top Dairies Have EMPOWERED Employees
Top Dairies Have EMPOWERED Employees
There is a lot of confusion about empowering employees. Empowered employees have some degree of control over how they do their job and what the outcome will be, while un-empowered employees simply do what they are told. Theory holds that empowered employees will be more motivated and productive than un-empowered ones, and research support this.
Download (PDF) - http://dairyalliance.psu.edu/pdf/TopDairiesHaveEmpoweredEmployees.pdf