1.1: Introduction

Question 1

What types of organizations are affected by human resources management (HRM)?

Answer 1

All types of organizations, including different sizes, for-profit or not-for-profit, and various industries, are affected by HRM.

Question 2

Why is HRM relevant to students taking courses like general management, economics, or organizational behaviour?

Answer 2

The information from those courses contributes to a fuller understanding of HRM, as it intersects with multiple aspects of business.

Question 3

How does the state of the economy influence human resources management?

Answer 3

The economy directly impacts how many employees an organization hires.

Without a healthy economy, businesses may not thrive, leading to fewer job opportunities.

Question 4

How does human resources management help ensure that an organization’s values are built into its practices?

Answer 4

HRM integrates an organization’s values into its systems and practices to support its goals and maintain consistency in operations.

Question 5

Why is managing people key to the business agenda in organizations?

Answer 5

Organizations consist of people, and bringing different kinds of people together effectively ensures the organization can achieve its goals.