Human Capital Management - II

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What is primarily responsible for transforming land, machinery, and raw materials into products and services?

  • Technological advancements
  • Market demand
  • Financial investments
  • Human intervention (correct)

What aspect of human capital measurement is considered particularly challenging?

  • Evaluating financial returns
  • Determining market competitiveness
  • Quantifying tangible assets
  • Assessing value creation in intangibles (correct)

How should compensation in human capital management be linked?

  • To organizational size and revenue
  • To market trends
  • To employee turnover rates
  • To skill deployment and value delivery (correct)

What is a key expectation regarding the contribution of human capital?

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What journey is described in the context of individual contributors and team players?

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What should organizations continuously nourish to ensure effective performance?

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What is essential for maximizing the potential of both individual contributors and teams?

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Which of the following reflects the primary focus of human capital management?

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What is the primary purpose of HR Analytics in an organization?

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Which of the following is NOT a method utilized in HR Analytics?

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What distinguishes coaching from mentoring in a professional context?

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Which of the following principles is essential in coaching and mentoring?

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In the context of employee relations, what role do trade unions primarily play?

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What is one key benefit of Social Network Analysis in HR Analytics?

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Which aspect of business does Data Mining primarily focus on?

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What is a significant challenge faced by HR Analytics?

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What is the primary focus of productivity bargaining?

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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of industrial disputes?

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What does ZOPA stand for in the context of negotiations?

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Which body is likely responsible for wage board decisions?

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What is a significant limitation of conciliation and mediation in dispute resolution?

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Which situation would most likely require compulsory arbitration?

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What is one objective of the employee relations process?

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What does the Giri Approach mainly focus on?

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What is the primary focus of Organizational Behavior?

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Which of the following theories focuses on the importance of motivation and attitudes in shaping behavior?

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How do organizational culture and individual behavior interrelate?

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What is the term used for the psychological process that leads to behavior changes based on experience?

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Which factor is NOT considered a topic under the scope of Organizational Behavior?

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What is the effect of reward systems on employee behavior?

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What are the key elements involved in negotiations within Employee Relations?

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What does Transactional Analysis (TA) focus on in the context of behavioral interactions?

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Which of the following best describes the primary goal of Industrial Relations?

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What is an important factor in measuring the success of Employee Relations?

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Which of the following best describes the impact of work environment on employee behavior?

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In the context of Employee Relations, what is collective bargaining primarily concerned with?

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Which actor is NOT typically involved in Employee Relations?

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What aspect of Employee Relations requires an understanding of both management and labor perspectives?

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Which model emphasizes the importance of aligning HR initiatives with the business goals of an organization?

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What aspect of the Vroom's Expectancy model does not directly influence employee motivation?

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What is the significance of the organized labor movement in the context of Employee Relations?

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What type of needs are addressed in Maslow's hierarchy that involves belongingness and love?

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Which statement accurately reflects a trend in modern Employee Relations?

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Which concept focuses on the health of an organization from various perspectives, including financial and compliance?

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Herzberg's 2 Factor theory primarily differentiates between which two factors affecting job satisfaction?

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Which model suggests that employee motivation can be enhanced through perceived fairness in the workplace?

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What is a key learning outcome related to understanding the dynamics impacting business?

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Which element is NOT a part of Alderfer's ERG model?

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Flashcards

Human Capital

Human Capital is the contribution people make to creating value in an organization. It's more than just equipment and resources; human effort transforms inputs into products/services through processes.

Value Creation

The process of turning inputs (resources) into outputs (products/services) by leveraging human effort and refined processes.

Human Capital Measurement

Assessing the value created by employees in an organization. This is an evolving field, aiming to accurately quantify value creation.

Compensation Alignment

Linking compensation to skill deployment and value delivery. Pay should reflect the contribution employees make to the organizational outcome.

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Intangible Assets

Assets like human capital that are difficult to measure directly, as opposed to tangible assets like equipment.

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Individual to Team Player

The transition and growth from individual contributions to collaborative team performance. It needs monitoring and support.

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Organizational Support

The assistance and resources an organization provides to support employee growth, development and performance.

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Human Capital Development

Continuous investment in nurturing and improving employees' skills and abilities to enhance their value in the organization.

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HR Analytics (HRA)

The use of data analysis to drive strategic HR initiatives within an organization.

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Strategic HR initiatives

HR activities that aim to improve organizational performance.

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Coaching

A development process focusing on specific skills and tasks via feedback and guidance.

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Mentoring

A supportive relationship facilitating career development by providing advice and counsel.

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Employee Relations

The interactions and relationships between employers and employees, including unions and government.

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Social Network Analysis

Mapping relationships and interactions within an organization to discover insights and patterns.

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Data Mining

Extracting valuable information and hidden patterns from large datasets.

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Classification

Organizing data into predefined categories (e.g., customer segments).

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Clustering

Grouping similar data points together without prior knowledge of categories.

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Data Visualization

Presenting complex data in a visual format for easier understanding.

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Employee Relations

The relationship between employers and employees, focusing on mutual understanding and cooperation to achieve organizational goals.

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Industrial Relations

The study of the relationship between employers, employees, and trade unions within an industrial context.

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Collective Bargaining

The process where employees and employers negotiate terms of employment, often involving trade unions.

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Disputes Resolution Machinery

Systems for settling disagreements and conflicts between employers and employees in the workplace.

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Scope of Employee Relations

The range of issues covered by employee relations, including working conditions, pay, and job security.

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Actors in Employee Relations

The different parties involved in employee relations, like employees, employers, and trade unions.

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Organized Labor Movement

The collective efforts of workers to improve their working conditions and rights through unions.

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Industrial Relations Policy in India

Government regulations and guidelines impacting the relationship between employers and employees in India.

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Conflict Resolution

Methods and techniques for dealing with disagreements and tensions effectively.

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Negotiations

The process of discussion and agreement between two or more sides in a dispute.

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Industrial Disputes

Conflicts or disagreements between employers and employees or labor unions, potentially involving multiple parties.

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Job Security

The assurance of continued employment, a crucial need for employees.

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Working Conditions

The environment where employees perform their work, including safety, comfort, and resources.

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Union Recognition

Formal acknowledgment of a labor union's right to represent workers.

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Collective Bargaining

Negotiation between employers and employees (or their representatives) on wages, benefits, and working conditions.

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Productivity Bargaining

Negotiation focused specifically on increasing output and efficiency.

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Conciliation

Mediation process to help parties reach a mutually acceptable solution.

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Arbitration

Binding dispute resolution using a neutral third party's decision.

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Wage Negotiations

Discussions between employers and employees to determine wage amounts.

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Grievance Redressal

Processes for resolving complaints and disputes between employers and employees.

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Organizational Behavior

The study of how people act within organizations and the impact of factors like motivation, leadership, and communication on organizational effectiveness.

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Motivation

The factors that influence an individual's effort and persistence in work.

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Leadership

The ability to guide and inspire others towards achieving organizational goals.

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Group Dynamics

Interaction and behavior patterns within groups.

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Organizational Culture

Shared values, beliefs, and norms that shape employee behavior and attitudes.

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Perception

How individuals interpret and make sense of information from the environment.

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Learning

The process of acquiring new knowledge or skills.

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Attitudes

Evaluative statements or judgments concerning objects, people, or events.

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Values

Basic beliefs about what is right or wrong, important or unimportant.

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Organizational Development

Planned interventions to enhance organizational effectiveness and improve employee behavior.

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Theory X

Assumes that employees are inherently lazy and dislike work.

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Theory Y

Assumes that employees are hardworking and motivated.

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Transactional Analysis (TA)

A psychological method that focuses on how people interact and communicate.

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Work Attitudes

How employees feel about their jobs and workplace.

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Work Ethics

Principles of right conduct in the workplace.

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Work Life Balance

Maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life.

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Flexi-time

Flexible working hours.

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Job Enlargement

Increasing the scope of a job by adding tasks.

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Job Enrichment

Increasing the depth of a job by adding responsibility and autonomy.

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Human Needs

Basic requirements for survival and well-being, influencing motivation.

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Motivational Process

The steps involved in motivating someone, from needs to actions.

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Motivated Behavior

Actions driven by specific motivational factors.

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Frustrated Behavior

Actions arising when motivational goals are blocked.

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Maslow's Hierarchy

A model of human needs, ranked from basic to self-actualization.

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Herzberg's Two-Factor

A model distinguishing motivators (job satisfaction) from hygiene factors (dissatisfaction).

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Alderfer's ERG

A model of human needs categorized into existence, relatedness, and growth.

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Vroom's Expectancy

A model emphasizing the relationship between effort, performance, and rewards.

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Equity Model

A model of motivation centered on fairness perceptions in the workplace.

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Attribution Model

A model explaining how people judge the causes of behavior, including own and others’ behavior.

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Business Goals

Specific targets an organization aims to achieve.

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Financial Health

The financial well-being of an organization, including profitability and stability.

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Employee Health

The well-being of employees, encompassing their morale, engagement, and retention.

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Study Notes

Human Capital Management - II

  • Human Capital is about people's contributions to creating value within an organization.
  • Value is now recognized beyond equipment and utilities.
  • Human intervention transforms raw materials into products/services.
  • Human Capital measurement is evolving to accurately assess value creation.
  • Compensation needs to be linked to skill deployment and value delivery.
  • Human capital is a complex asset; measuring it is challenging.
  • Organizational support along with individual effort is vital for productive human capital.
  • Organizations are not just about physical assets, but also the people who maximize their potential.
  • Learning Objectives include understanding how to manage, nurture, and develop human capital for organizational success.
  • Strategies to implement a people strategy and understanding human contribution measurement and performance monitoring.
  • Learning how to create and enhance value, along with identifying factors that destroy value will be essential criteria for learning success.
  • Measurement of quantifiable metrics and intangible value.
  • Learning to differentiate Value creation and destruction drivers.

Concept of Human Capital

  • Competitive advantages are gained through providing value via human capital.
  • Understanding factors driving performance.
  • Enhancing human capital contributions through self-initiated and organizational support.
  • Measuring and rewarding contributions.

Strategic Human Capital Management

  • Conceptualizing strategic human capital management.
  • Differentiating between long- and short-term organizational goals.
  • Assessing HR department readiness to support business goals.

Strategy Deployment

  • Designing and budgeting HR strategies to achieve organizational goals.

Restructuring the Organization

  • Aligning organizational structure with strategic plans, defining job roles based on positions.
  • Defining job descriptions.
  • Grading and levels of positions.
  • Creating a framework for competency and technical skills.
  • Developing and implementing a manpower plan and budget.
  • Developing Leadership Evaluation Tools.
  • Up-skilling and training employees to increase skill set.

Performance, Development, and Succession Planning

  • Identifying high-potential employees.
  • Creating performance improvement plans.
  • Developing career and succession plans for critical roles.
  • Designing mechanisms for feedback.

Employer Branding

  • Building and implementing employee engagement programs.
  • Participation in employee satisfaction surveys.
  • Employee recognition programs.
  • Community involvement programs.

Employee Value Proposition

  • Developing and deploying the concept of an Employee Value Proposition.
  • Developing key strategies for employee success.
  • Integrating the Employee Value Proposition into the Employee Lifecycle Management System.

Organizational Culture and Climate Survey

  • Understanding the employee engagement survey process along with administrative survey.
  • Developing reports to understand and address organizational culture and climate.
  • Identifying actions to address survey findings.

Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Factors affecting mergers and acquisitions.
  • Restructuring compensation in terms of salary and grade restructuring.
  • Assessing the impact of mergers and acquisitions on organizational restructuring.

Organizational Development and Change Management

  • Understanding principles, characteristics, and practices of organizational development.
  • Applying strategic OD interventions.
  • Analyzing the impact of applying organizational change management practices.

HR Analytics (HRA)

  • Definition and practical application of HRA
  • Identifying challenges in organizational systems
  • Value chain analysis
  • Role of Data mining

Employee Relations -I

  • Understanding the concept, scope, and philosophy of employee relations and industrial relations.
  • Studying the negotiation and collective bargaining process.
  • Understanding how Indian dispute resolution machinery functions.
  • Developing practical conflict resolution skills.
  • Understanding the roles of industry, state, and trade unions in the relationship.

Labour Legislation -III

  • Understanding laws concerning specific conditions (maternity, accidents, compensation, employment).
  • Learning about different labor categories (organized/unorganized).
  • Learning about the role of labor administration and its procedures.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

  • Understanding the social responsibilities of businesses.
  • Understanding CSR theories and models.
  • Recognizing India’s CSR legal framework and regulations.
  • Evaluating the roles of different stakeholders and monitoring evaluation systems.
  • Understanding value of ethical decision-making in business.
  • Identifying ways to improve Business and society.

Fieldwork III

  • Experiential learning in organizational settings.
  • Observing procedures and proceedings in industrial disputes settings.
  • Reviewing facilities of the Maharashtra Labour Welfare Board.
  • Understanding industrial jurisprudence, legal compliance, & welfare practices.

Other Topics

  • Employee Relations Process
  • Disputes Resolution Machinery
  • Motivational Basics
  • Organizational Structure
  • Leadership Development

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