The purpose of Project Thesis II is to construct a theoretical model that one would like to solve thoroughly by research, designing a specific plan of action for a research study and writing an extended report based on a hypothesis or research questions. This project thesis is about performance improvement programs (PIP) and whether or not they increase job performance. These concepts are examined empirically with quantitative methods. General business concepts are used to identify and analyze performance improvement programs and their effects on job performance. This research project discusses how PIP's will increase job performance with supporting documentation. PIP's are worth investigating because if a cohesive bond is found between performance improvement programs, increased job performance and, employee promotions, overall positive growth of a company should form.