HR objectives

Question 1

what is human resources?

Answer 1

the management and planning of people within a business

Question 2

what do hr do?

Answer 2

• recruitment
• appraisal
• wage and salary systems
• disciplinary and grievance
• training and development
• collective bargaining
• benefits and bonuses
• health and safety and legislation

Question 3

examples of hr objectives

Answer 3

• employee engagement
• talent development
• training
• diversity
• alignment of values
• number and location
• employee relations
• productivity and cost

Question 4

internal influences on hr objectives

Answer 4

• the product itself
• other department objectives. they give hr the information that they need to predict workforce needs
• corporate objectives
• amount of funding available within the business

Question 5

external influences on hr objectives

Answer 5

• pestle
• improvements in technology might mean hr recruit people who can use a certain type of software / machine
• competition
• demand
• state of economy such as recruitment and training