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What role do line managers play in HR practices?
What role do line managers play in HR practices?
What is the focus of the HRM system according to the described model?
What is the focus of the HRM system according to the described model?
What do HR policies define?
What do HR policies define?
What is the difference between HR policies and rules?
What is the difference between HR policies and rules?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the HRM system?
Which of the following is NOT part of the HRM system?
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What does HRM primarily focus on?
What does HRM primarily focus on?
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Which of the following is NOT a key activity associated with HRM?
Which of the following is NOT a key activity associated with HRM?
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How does HRM contribute to an organization’s performance?
How does HRM contribute to an organization’s performance?
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Which characteristic is associated with high-commitment HRM?
Which characteristic is associated with high-commitment HRM?
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What is considered a strategic quality of HRM?
What is considered a strategic quality of HRM?
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What is a belief held regarding the human resource in HRM?
What is a belief held regarding the human resource in HRM?
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Which of the following best defines HRM?
Which of the following best defines HRM?
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What is a critical belief underpinning HRM?
What is a critical belief underpinning HRM?
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Study Notes
HRM Techniques I - Course Notes
- Course Title: HRM Techniques I
- Professor: Zulema Nacimiento Coronel, PhD
- University: University of Huelva
- Course Year: 2023-2024
What is HRM?
- HRM is a framework of philosophies, policies, and procedures for managing the relationship between employers and employees.
- HRM encompasses all organizational activities, including recruiting, selecting, training, developing, appraising, rewarding, directing, motivating, and controlling workers.
- HRM is also a distinctive approach to managing people, differing from traditional personnel management. High-commitment HRM emphasizes contributing to organizational performance and employee commitment.
Competing Definitions of HRM
- HRM can be defined as any approach to managing people.
- It also represents a distinct approach, significantly different from traditional personnel management focusing on organizational performance and employee commitment.
Beliefs and Assumptions of HRM
- The human resource is a key driver of competitive advantage.
- Employee commitment is more important than mere compliance with rules.
- Employees need careful selection and development.
Strategic Qualities of HRM
- HR decisions are strategically important.
- Top management involvement is necessary.
- HR policies should align with and contribute to business strategy.
Critical Role of Managers in HRM
- HR is too important to be handled by specialists only.
- Line managers are critical to delivering and driving HR policies.
- Managing managers themselves is crucial.
- Culture is more important than procedures and systems for effective HRM.
- Actions related to selection, communication, training, reward, and development are essential.
- Restructuring and job redesign are vital for empowerment and responsibility.
HRM System Components
- HR philosophies: describe overarching values and guiding principles for managing people.
- HR strategies: define the direction of HRM.
- HR policies: detail how values, principles, and strategies should be applied and implemented. (These are deliberate systems guiding decisions and achieving rational outcomes within organizations).
- HR processes: contain formal procedures and methods to implement HR strategies and policy.
- HR practices: encompass informal approaches to managing people.
- HR programs: enable strategic alignment of HR policies, practices and the strategic plan.
Human Resource Management Activities
- Acquisition: bringing appropriate people into the organization.
- Training: developing employees' skills.
- Appraisal: assessing employee performance.
- Compensation: remunerating employees.
- Labor Relations: managing relationships between employer and employee.
- Fairness: Ensuring equity and respect in all aspects of HRM.
- Health and Safety: Protecting employees' well-being.
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This quiz covers key concepts and definitions in Human Resource Management (HRM) from the course HRM Techniques I. Explore the philosophical frameworks, policies, and organizational activities that define effective HRM, as well as how it differs from traditional personnel management. Test your understanding of these critical HRM components.
