Evolution of HR Leadership in the 21st Century
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What is the main difference between HRM and personnel management?

  • Personnel management is reactive, while HRM is proactive.
  • HRM focuses on hiring and firing, while personnel management focuses on training and development.
  • HRM is solely concerned with employee benefits, while personnel management deals with payroll.
  • Personnel management focuses on administrative tasks, while HRM focuses on strategic initiatives. (correct)

    • Why is it important for any supervisor or manager to know HR management concepts and techniques?

  • To conduct market research for the organization.
  • To ensure proper implementation of disciplinary actions.
  • To handle payroll effectively.
  • To improve employee engagement and retention. (correct)

    • What does the concept of stakeholder refer to in HRM?

  • Employees who are nearing retirement.
  • External consultants hired by the company.
  • Potential job candidates for a company.
  • Individuals or groups that have an interest in the organization’s operations. (correct)

    • In the HR Triad, which component holds the most responsibility and why?

    <p>Employees, as they are the core of the organization's operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do managers need to stay informed about trends and issues influencing HR?

    <p>To address emerging challenges in employee relations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes HRM from personnel management?

    <p>HRM focuses on strategic planning, while personnel management emphasizes day-to-day operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function of HR involves evaluating different types and levels of jobs to develop appropriate compensations or rewards?

    <p>Human resourcing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process does human resourcing involve in the organization?

    <p>Recruitment through selection to placement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is training and development considered important for organizations?

    <p>To enhance competence of the workforce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of HR is responsible for initiating performance measurement processes in an organization?

    <p>Managing performance appraisal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which HR function focuses on nurturing relationships between employers and employees to prevent conflicts?

    <p>Employee relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the organization depend on the competence of its workforce according to the text?

    <p>To enhance organizational performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using incentives in an organization?

    <p>Acknowledge good performance and encourage high productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is base pay determined in organizations?

    <p>Through job evaluation and tracking market rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does base pay include?

    <p>Fixed salary or wage for the job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what form are incentives typically provided to employees?

    <p>Wage increase, luxury trips, stock options</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a grade structure in organizations?

    <p>To place groups of jobs with similar sizes into a hierarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential for employers to explore how best they can meet the needs of workers?

    <p>To attract and retain employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component of Needs Assessment involves identifying gaps between a person's current competencies and those desired?

    <p>Person Needs analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of training method involves employees learning their jobs under direct supervision?

    <p>Job rotations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Job Needs analysis?

    <p>Identifying specific skills for tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which training method is categorized as off-the-job?

    <p>Classroom lectures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Organisational Needs analysis assess in relation to training and development needs?

    <p>Business strategy and company culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of analysis involves identifying the training needs of specific populations of workers?

    <p>Demographic Needs analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the Piece Rate and Time Rate systems of wages?

    <p>Piece Rate pays based on work output, while Time Rate pays based on time worked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are wage earners under the Piece Rate system paid based on?

    <p>Number of units produced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the Piece Rate system of wages most suitable?

    <p>When output is controlled by individual employees or groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the Time Rate system of wages?

    <p>It does not consider units produced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT considered when determining wages under the Piece Rate system?

    <p>Length of service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might two employees in the same pay grade be rewarded differently?

    <p>Due to differences in output, skill, or age</p> Signup and view all the answers

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