This thesis examines the evolution of performance management systems in contemporary organizations, highlighting the shift from traditional performance appraisal models to development-oriented approaches. In a context characterized by increasing complexity, digital transformation, and the growing importance of human capital, performance evaluation is framed as a continuous, dialogic, and development-focused process. The study is grounded in a theoretical framework that integrates human resource management literature, continuous learning, agile approaches, and people analytics, with particular attention to the relationship between performance, competencies, and motivation. The empirical section focuses on a case study of Electrolux Professional Group and the implementation of the Development Talks process, supported by the global HRIS People Pro. Using a mixed-methods research design based on surveys administered to People Leaders and Employees, the thesis explores perceptions of the new evaluation model and its effectiveness. The findings suggest that continuous feedback practices and integrated digital tools enhance awareness and development orientation, while also highlighting the importance of managerial and cultural maturity to ensure sustainable implementation.
La presente tesi analizza l’evoluzione dei sistemi di gestione e valutazione della performance nelle organizzazioni contemporanee, evidenziando il passaggio dal tradizionale performance management a modelli orientati al performance development. In un contesto caratterizzato da crescente complessità, digitalizzazione e centralità del capitale umano, la valutazione della performance viene interpretata come un processo continuo, dialogico e orientato allo sviluppo delle persone. Il lavoro si fonda su un quadro teorico che integra contributi della letteratura sulle risorse umane, sulla formazione continua, sull’approccio agile e sui people analytics, con particolare attenzione al legame tra performance, competenze e motivazione. La parte empirica è dedicata allo studio di caso di Electrolux Professional Group e all’analisi del processo di Development Talks, supportato dall’implementazione del sistema HRIS People Pro. Attraverso una metodologia di ricerca mista, basata su survey rivolte a People Leaders ed Employees, la tesi esplora la percezione e l’efficacia del nuovo modello di valutazione. I risultati mostrano come pratiche di feedback continuo e strumenti digitali integrati favoriscano una maggiore consapevolezza e orientamento allo sviluppo, evidenziando al contempo la necessità di un’elevata maturità manageriale e culturale per garantirne l’efficacia.
La formazione continua e lo sviluppo dei talenti nell’era dei dati. Dal Performance Management al Performance Development. Il caso Electrolux Professional Group.
SALGARELLA, AMBRA
2025/2026
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This thesis examines the evolution of performance management systems in contemporary organizations, highlighting the shift from traditional performance appraisal models to development-oriented approaches. In a context characterized by increasing complexity, digital transformation, and the growing importance of human capital, performance evaluation is framed as a continuous, dialogic, and development-focused process. The study is grounded in a theoretical framework that integrates human resource management literature, continuous learning, agile approaches, and people analytics, with particular attention to the relationship between performance, competencies, and motivation. The empirical section focuses on a case study of Electrolux Professional Group and the implementation of the Development Talks process, supported by the global HRIS People Pro. Using a mixed-methods research design based on surveys administered to People Leaders and Employees, the thesis explores perceptions of the new evaluation model and its effectiveness. The findings suggest that continuous feedback practices and integrated digital tools enhance awareness and development orientation, while also highlighting the importance of managerial and cultural maturity to ensure sustainable implementation.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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