hr Flashcards
What does Human Resources (HR) refer to?
All the people who work for and contribute to the organization in one capacity or another
HR makes up the company’s workforce.
List the core HR sections (facets).
- Recruitment
- Compensation and Benefits
- Employee Relations
- Training and Development
- Workforce Safety
- Legal Relations/Compliance
What is the focus of Human Resources management?
Acquiring, training, appraising, and compensating employees, and addressing labor relations, health and safety, and fairness concerns
What does the acquisition process in HR include?
- Recruitment strategies
- Candidate evaluation
- Making informed hiring decisions
What is involved in the development facet of HR?
- Training programs
- Career development initiatives
- Mentoring
- Continuous learning opportunities
What are the key aspects of motivation in HR?
- Creating a positive work environment
- Recognizing employee contributions
- Implementing strategies to increase employee engagement and job satisfaction
What does maintenance of Human Resources include?
- Managing employee relations
- Ensuring fair compensation and benefits
- Addressing workplace concerns
- Creating a safe and inclusive workplace culture
What are the basic functions of HRM?
- Planning
- Organizing
- Staffing
- Leading
- Controlling
Define ‘Planning’ in the context of HR.
Establishing goals and standards; developing rules and procedures; developing plans and forecasts
What does ‘Staffing’ involve in HR?
- Determining what type of people should be hired
- Recruiting prospective employees
- Selecting employees
- Setting performance standards
- Compensating employees
- Evaluating performance
- Counseling employees
- Training and developing employees
What is the purpose of employee relations?
Concerned with collective bargaining, joint consultation, and settlement of disputes
What is the role of compensation in HR?
Includes all the rewards that an employee receives for contributions to the organization, such as job evaluation, wage and salary administration, and incentives
What does HR Development focus on?
Developing the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes of employees within an organization
What is the goal of performance management in HR?
Setting performance goals, providing regular feedback, and monitoring employee performance
What does career development ensure?
That people with the proper qualifications and experiences are available when needed
What is succession planning?
Identifying and preparing future leaders to ensure smooth transitions and maintain organizational stability
Define talent management.
Identifying key talents, providing growth opportunities, and ensuring engagement and commitment
What is the focus of organizational development?
Planned and systematic attempts to change the organization to a more behavioral environment
What does employee engagement involve?
Strategies that boost employee satisfaction and commitment, creating a culture of transparency and respect
What is the difference between HRM and HRD?
HRM covers the entire employee lifecycle; HRD focuses on employee development
What is the approach of HRD?
Proactive, long-term investment/focus
What is the outcome of effective HRD?
Skilled, motivated employees
Fill in the blank: Human Resource MANAGEMENT is about _______ and HOW to employ for the best outcome.
[WHOM]
Fill in the blank: Human Resource DEVELOPMENT is about making the employee the _______ for the best outcome.
[BEST ASSET]
