Approaches to staffing , SOFT HRM AND HARD HRM

Question 1

Describe soft HRM

Answer 1

Where staff is treat as an asset

Question 2

How is soft hrm implemented

Answer 2

• job opp
• empowerment
• consultation
• higher responsibility

Question 3

What are adv of softt hrm

Answer 3

• emps lisened to and valued
• greater promotional opps

Question 4

What are disadv of soft hrm

Answer 4

• expensive
• staff may feel overwhelmed

Question 5

What is hard hrm

Answer 5

• where staff is seen as a cost

Question 6

What are charach of HARD HRM

Answer 6

• central decision make
• fixed term contracts
• min wage

Question 7

What are adv of hard hrm

Answer 7

• high efficiency
• cost saving
• staff being more responsible and accoutnable

Question 8

what are ve- of hard hrm

Answer 8

• fixed term contracts may prevent staff from being fully used
• long lines of comms
• min wage is low talent attraction

Question 9

what is meant by flex working

Answer 9

where employees have options in terms of working times and locations

Question 10

What are adv of internal recruitment

Answer 10

• cheaper , low hr costs
• more informed , low emp turnover
• quicker , productivity higher

Question 11

what are adv of external recruitment

Answer 11

• larger talent pool of workers
• fresh ideas, new innovation
• no need to replace existing jobs within company