6.1 Setting human resource objectives

Question 1

Different types of HR objectives

Answer 1

• Employee engagement
• Talent development
• Training
• Diversity
• Aligning values
• Location and skills

Question 2

Employee engagement

Answer 2

Listening to staff, involving staff in decision making processes, building relationships between staff and managers

Question 3

Talent development

Answer 3

Developing current employees so that they can support the business’s future success

Question 4

Aligning values

Answer 4

Ensuring employees have similar values and belies to a business’

Question 5

Location and skills when setting HR objectives

Answer 5

HR are responsible for recruiting so can determine the number of employees available and the skill set of each of these individuals.
HR may also employ staff to work at different locations within the business

Question 6

Internal influences on HR objectives

Answer 6

• Objectives at a functional or departmental level must support the overall business
• Availability of internal funding as may determine how many vacancies are advertised

Question 7

External influences on HR objectives

Answer 7

• Legal considerations
• Technological advancements
• Ethical considerations

Question 8

Hard HR

Answer 8

Employees are seen as a resource to be used
- no trust in employees
- closely supervised
- little training given

Question 9

Advantage of Hard HR

Answer 9

Managers retain full control of employees

Question 10

Disadvantage of Hard HR

Answer 10

Does not allow employees to contribute their full potential to the business

Question 11

Soft HR

Answer 11

Employees are recognised as the most important resource within the business
- Trusted
- Given opportunities to develop

Question 12

Advantage of soft HR

Answer 12

Empowers employees which can increase production and efficiency

Question 13

Disadvantage of soft HR

Answer 13

More freedom so mistakes ay occur if employees make poor decisions