HRM Module 7-8: Recruitment and Delegation
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What does SMART stand for in the Goal-Setting Theory?

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely

Which theory states that a person attempting to reach a goal will be less motivated if they deem it impossible or without rewarding consequences?

  • Equity Theory
  • Expectancy Theory (correct)
  • Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene Theory
  • McClelland's Theory of Need Achievement

    • Power - needs individuals don’t like to lose and can be motivated by the chance to gain more ________.

    authority

    Internal communication involves exchanging information and messages within a business.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following facets of ethics with their descriptions:

    <p>Meta-ethics = Concerned with determining whether a given subject or item is morally right or wrong Normative or Prescriptive Ethics = Ethical beliefs that govern how individuals should act and behave in society Descriptive Ethics = Deals with observing patterns of events and drawing broad judgments based on observations Applied Ethics = Used in domains of work and living to determine if a particular purpose is morally right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does recruitment involve?

    <p>Identifying, selecting, and hiring employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Internal recruitment takes place outside the organization.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is delegation?

    <p>Delegation is the process of distributing and entrusting work and responsibilities to another person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Delegation involves the transfer of authority to perform the assigned duty by the ______________.

    <p>team member</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the leadership capacities with their descriptions:

    <p>Self-awareness = Knowing yourself well enough to know what you want and who you are. Self-management = Managing your own emotions and behaviors effectively. Social awareness = Being aware of others’ feelings and perspectives. Relationship management = Building relationships with others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs describe?

    <p>A hierarchy of human needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Module 7-8: Recruitment and Delegation

    • Recruitment:
      • Refers to identifying, attracting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and onboarding employees.
      • Internal Recruitment: recruitment that takes place within the organization, including internal job postings, promotions, transfers, and re-employment of ex-employees.
      • External Recruitment: sourcing candidates from outside the organization, including employment agencies, employment exchanges, and advertisements.
    • Delegation:
      • Involves assigning a broad area of responsibility to an individual or group.
      • Types of Delegation:
        • Formal Delegation: involves a structured process of assigning tasks and responsibilities within an organization.
        • Informal Delegation: is less structured and may happen through verbal communication or informal arrangements.
        • Top to Bottom Delegation: involves delegating tasks and responsibilities from senior management to lower levels of the organization.
        • Bottom to Top Delegation: involves delegating tasks and responsibilities from lower levels of the organization to senior management.
        • Lateral Delegation: involves delegating tasks and responsibilities between peers or colleagues at the same level of the organization.

    Module 9-10: Leadership

    • Leadership:
      • Is the process of influencing others to achieve goals.
      • Leadership Process:
        • Involves leaders and team members working together to achieve goals.
        • Leadership Emergence: leaders emerge through their experiences rather than formal training or experience.
    • Leadership Capacities:
      • Self-awareness: knowing oneself well enough to know what one wants and who one is.
      • Self-management: managing one's own emotions and behaviors effectively.
      • Social awareness: being aware of others' feelings and perspectives.
      • Relationship management: building relationships with others.

    Module 11-12: Motivation

    • Motivation:
      • Is the process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors.
      • Intensity: refers to how hard a person tries to achieve their goals.
      • Direction: refers to the area to which an individual focuses their efforts.
    • Theories of Motivation:
      • Content Theory: refers to what a person needs in their life (their content), and these are often called need-based theories.
      • Process Theory: relates to a person's behaviors and psychological processes.

    Module 13: Communication

    • Communication:
      • Is the process of exchanging information and ideas between individuals or groups.
      • Types of Communication:
        • Formal Communication: exchanging official information between two or more people within the same organization, following predefined rules and using official channels of communication.
        • Informal Communication: exchanging information, either oral or written, that doesn't fall within the traditional structures, methods, or hierarchies of the business.
      • Direction of Communication:
        • Upward Communication: occurs when staff communicate with higher-ranking officials, such as an employee speaking with their manager.
        • Downward Communication: occurs when an employee is communicating with staff below them in the organizational structure.
        • Horizontal Communication: occurs between two employees on the same level of the company hierarchy.

    Module 14-16: Ethics and Social Responsibility

    • Ethics:
      • Refers to well-founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do.
      • Business Ethics: moral principles, policies, and values that govern the way companies and individuals engage in business activity.
    • Social Responsibility:
      • Refers to a company's duty to society beyond its economic and legal obligations.
      • Types of CSR:
        • Environmental Responsibility: taking active measures to promote sustainability and natural conservation.
        • Ethical Responsibility: setting operational policies that are fair and ensure equal opportunities for all employees.
        • Philanthropy: donating a portion of one's wealth to an environmental or social cause.

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    This quiz covers the concepts of recruitment and delegation in Human Resource Management, including internal and external recruitment methods. Test your knowledge of the recruitment process and delegation techniques.

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