lecture 7 - HRM

Question 1

Human Resource Management is:

Answer 1

“a set of distinct but interrelated activities, functions, and processes that are directed at attracting, developing and maintaining (or disposing of) a firm’s human resources” (Lado and Wilson, 1994, 701)

Question 2

Strategic HRM model. and three components.

Answer 2

linking of the company strategies and strategic HMR.
Finding the right people
2. Managing people so they reach their full potential
3. Maintaining an effective workforce

Question 3

steps of attracting the right people.

Answer 3

Step 1: Human resource planning
Step 2: Job analysis
Step 3: Recruiting
Step 4: Selecting
For example, advertising a position accurately and realistically can save time reading through large numbers of applications that do not fit the role or the organisation.

Question 4

Step 1: Forecasting future HR needs:

Answer 4

planning is one of the key elements.
Aim: To identify what knowledge, skills, and abilities are needed in the future to achieve organisational goals.

Question 5

Step 2: Job gathering

Answer 5

Aim: To recruit the right type of people and match them to the appropriate job. systemic process, essential duties and responsibilities. KSA knowledge, skills and abilities.

Question 6

Step 3: recruitment

Answer 6

locating, identifying, and attracting capable applicants
Involves:
Writing job descriptions
Writing job advertisements
Advertising in the right places
Must be legal, non-discriminatory, and realistic

Question 7

Step 4: selection

Answer 7

« Screen for fit with the job description, qualifications, and experience required
« Job interviews

job interviews can be unreliable.
ask for qualification evidence
online check, social media

Question 8

Developing employees.

Answer 8

1. Training
2. Development
3. Performance appraisals

Question 9

Training Employees.

Answer 9

Training – on the job learning; task-focused
Development – future-focused; broader skills

Question 10

New employee induction

Answer 10

the culture of the organisation, how the organisation operates. Every organisation has its own unique ways of doing things.
simple as showing someone how to use a photocopier. training - how to use turnitin. development - leadership development programmes.

Question 11

Developing Employees - appraisals

Answer 11

Performance appraisals – usually annually
Should be -
* Specific
* Descriptive – not judgemental
* Future-focused
* Confidential
* Performance-based not personality
* Evidence-based – facts and data
* Two-way communication

Question 12

Maintaining employees – Compensation

Answer 12

benefits - health care, gym membership, paid volunteering day.
money is not always a motivator.

Question 13

Health and wellbening

Answer 13

An increasingly important area.
Employers are responsible for managing employee workloads and stress levels

Question 14

Indicators of effective performance management

Answer 14

Organisational productivity
▪ Increased output
▪ Reduced errors

individual performance
▪ Increased involvement / engagement
▪ High job satisfaction
▪ Reduced stress
▪ Reduced turnover

Compliance
▪ Low levels of conflict
▪ Fewer breaches of employment laws
▪ Improved health and safety