Application Performance Management (APM) Application performance management (APM) is a practice within systems management that targets managing and tracking the availability and efficiency of software applications. APM involves translating IT metrics into business meaning.
- The subordinate performs other tasks effectively. - The subordinate is doing as well as other people who are in a similar situation. - The effects of failures or mistakes are not serious or harmful. - The manager is dependent on the subordinate for his or her own success. - The subordinate is perceived to have other redeeming qualities.
Though taking disciplinary action is one of the least pleasant supervisory tasks, the leader is obligated to take action to correct unacceptable performance or problem work habits. It is not fair to the organization, other staff, or the employee to allow unsatisfactory performance or behavior to continue.