Labour Management Flashcards

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Labour management

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It is about planning

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Importance of Labour Management

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1Boosts Productivity: Better management leads to more efficient and higher-quality work2Increases Employee Engagement: Good practices make employees happier and more motivated3Informs Decisions: Provides insights into workforce trends and performance for better decision-making4Ensures Legal Compliance: Helps follow labour laws and reduce legal risks5Gains Competitive Edge: Attracts and retains top talent

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Best Practices in Labour Management

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1Align with Goals: Make sure your labour strategies support your organization’s overall objectives2Open Communication: Encourage transparent communication and engage employees in decision-making3Training & Development: Invest in continuous learning and skill development for your employees4Performance Reviews: Conduct regular evaluations and provide constructive feedback5Fair Compensation: Offer competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain talent6Diversity & Inclusion: Promote a diverse and inclusive workplace7Stay Legal: Keep up-to-date with labour laws and regulations to ensure compliance

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Future Trends in Labour Management

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1Digital Transformation: Embrace automation and digital tools2Remote Work: Adapt to the rise of virtual teams and remote working environments3Diversity Initiatives: Continue to focus on diversity

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Challenges in Labour Management

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1Talent Attraction: Finding and keeping top talent2Diversity Management: Effectively managing a diverse workforce3Regulatory Changes: Adapting to new labour laws and regulations4Skills Gaps: Addressing the need for new skills and training5Workplace Stress: Managing stress and ensuring employee well-being

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Labour Management Functions

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1Recruitment and Selection

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◌Tasks: Job analysis

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2Training and Development

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◌Tasks: Assessing needs

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3Performance Management

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◌Tasks: Setting goals

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4Employee Relations

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◌Tasks: Communication

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5Compensation and Benefits

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◌Tasks: Developing pay structures

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Organizational Structures

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In labour management

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Types of Entrepreneurial Structures

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1Agile Organization: Focuses on flexibility and quick adaptation to change2Flat Organization: Reduces management layers for direct communication and decision-making3Holacracy: Shares authority and decision-making among teams4Self-Organizing Teams: Employees manage their own work processes5Virtual Organization: Uses technology for remote and flexible work

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Benefits of Entrepreneurial Structures 1More innovation and creativity2Higher employee engagement and motivation3Better adaptability to market changes4Faster decision-making5Improved alignment with organizational goals

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Challenges1Requires a cultural shift and new mindset2Difficult to scale and maintain3Demands strong leadership and communication4Can cause role confusion5Continuous learning and development are essential

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Bureaucracies Characteristic

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1Hierarchical Authority: Clear chain of command with top-down decision-making2Specialized Roles: Employees have specific tasks and responsibilities3Standardized Procedures: Detailed rules and regulations4Impersonal Relationships: Formal and distant interactions5Emphasis on Compliance: Focus on following rules over innovation

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Bureaucracies Challenges

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•Slow decision-making•Formal

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employee and difficulty adapting to changes.

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3)Matrix StructuresCharacteristics

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•Dual Reporting Lines: Employees report to both functional and project managers•Multiple Dimensions: Organized by function (eg

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Matrix structures facilitate:•Better resource utilization•Enhanced collaboration and knowledge sharing•Increased flexibility and adaptability•Better alignment of skills with project needs•Effective management of multiple projects

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Matrix structures help organizations be more flexible and efficient

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promoting teamwork and better use of resources

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Best Practices in Labour Management

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1Align with Goals: Make sure your labour strategies support your organization’s overall objectives2Open Communication: Encourage transparent communication and engage employees in decision-making3Training & Development: Invest in continuous learning and skill development for your employees4Performance Reviews: Conduct regular evaluations and provide constructive feedback5Fair Compensation: Offer competitive salaries and benefits to attract and retain talent6Diversity & Inclusion: Promote a diverse and inclusive workplace7Stay Legal: Keep up-to-date with labour laws and regulations to ensure compliance