HRM Flashcards
is the function within an organization that focuses on recruitment of, management of, and providing direction for the people who work in the organization
Human Resource Management (HRM)
the HRM department is seen as the ‘expert’ in matters relating to Human
Resource Management and makes decisions about what should be done in this area.
the executive role
HRM department monitors organizational activities to ensure that HRM policies are being properly implemented by all concerned
the audit role
This role requires the HRM department to facilitate the work of other managers in
the organization and help them to acquire and use the skills, techniques and attitudes that they need to make sure that HRM policies are implemented throughout the organization
the facilitator role
the HRM department provides advice and guidance to managers at all levels on matters to do with the management of people.
the consultancy role
This requires the HRM department to be the provider of useful information on HRM
matters.
the service role
it is an activity that involve day-to-day transactions that have to deal mostly with record keeping—for example, entering payroll information, employee status changes, and the administration of employee benefits
transactional activities
it is an involve HR programs such as planning, recruiting, selection, training, compensation, and performance management.
traditional activities
are those activities that add value to the organization—for example, cultural or organizational change, structural realignment, strategic redirection,
and increasing innovation.
transformational activities
would be responsible for all hiring duties including interviewing and training.
department managers
One tool that the HR department uses to select new employees is to perform a
job analysis
He plans, organizes, directs, controls and coordinates the activities of his
departments.
supervisor
He or his staff conducts or directs certain personnel activities as provided for in the
policies and programs entrusted to the department
administrative official
He serves as counselor, guide, and confidante to management, supervisors, and employees.
adviser
He brings into action all activities, regulates and combines diverse efforts into a harmonious whole, and gets together and harmonizes the work of various department and
the related functions in other departments.
coordinator
He is the representative of management in negotiating labor contracts or to attend
negotiations with unions in an advisory capacity
negotiator
