Chapter 6 ii Flashcards
What is Human Resource Management?
It is the practice of recruiting, hiring, deploying, and managing an organization’s employees.
What is an HRM system?
a software application used to store employee information and support various human resource functions, such as benefits, payroll, recruiting, training, etc.
What are the managerial involvements in HRM?
Staffing- recruiting, selecting, and promoting employees.
Retention - Rewarding and recognizing employees.
Development.
Adjustment- maintaining policies.
Managing change.
What are the HR Functions? (hiring people)
HR Planning
Recruitment
Selection
Placement
Orientation
Explain HRM in a business context.
HRM is used to gain a competitive advantage by designing an HRM System called approach to management.
What is important in recruitment?
Right Person Approach-required skills that fit the job criteria.
Culture Fit Approach- a culture that fits the business culture.
Flexible Person Approach- People who are versatile and adaptable.
What are the methods of recruitment?
Internal and External recruitment.
What is internal recruitment?
when a business chooses only to advertise a job within their company or only make it available to current employees.
What is external recruitment?
When companies recruit candidates who are not a part of the organization.
Timing.
Communication.
Match.
Motivated Candidates.
What are the methods of external recruitment?
Direct Applications.
Online Recruiting.
University recruiting.
Advertising.
What are the selection methods in HR Functions?
Interviews.
References.
Application forms.
Medical Examinations.
How does the selection process undergo?
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Managers conduct a preliminary interview.
Then they receive application forms.
Then they have selection tests and check references.
Then they have a final interview.
Then they undergo medical examination.
Then they make their final choice.
Then they give a final offer followed by an appointment.
