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What is one reason why human capital cannot be managed in the same way as jobs, products, and technologies?

  • Human capital is intangible and cannot be measured objectively.
  • Employees own their own human capital and can take it with them when they leave a company. (correct)
  • Human capital is constantly changing and evolving, making it difficult to manage consistently.
  • Organizations lack the tools and resources to effectively manage human capital.

What is a key strategic advantage for organizations in terms of human capital management?

  • Maintaining a high-quality HRM system that attracts and retains top performers. (correct)
  • Promoting a strong company culture that encourages employee loyalty.
  • Investing heavily in employee training and development programs.
  • Having a large number of employees with diverse skillsets.

What is one reason why companies that invest in employee support during a crisis are likely to thrive in the long run?

  • Employees are more likely to be loyal to companies that support them during difficult times.
  • Supporting employees during crises helps to build a strong company culture.
  • Investing in employees during crises shows that the company values its workforce.
  • All of the above. (correct)

What is a potential consequence of employees leaving a company?

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The text emphasizes the importance of investing in employee development. What is one way organizations can benefit from such investments?

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What is one challenge that organizations face in terms of knowledge management?

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Which of the following statements reflects the key message conveyed in the text?

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Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the text?

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What is the primary role of HR as described in the content?

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How has the role of HR evolved in recent decades?

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Which of the following exemplifies the impact of HR on a company's top line?

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How did HR's role during the “Great Recession” differ from its traditional approach?

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What is an example of how HR can contribute to a company's business strategies?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a strategy used by organizations to improve their operations?

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What does the phrase 'reengineering' refer to?

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What does “HR” stand for in the context of the provided content?

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What is the main benefit of incorporating green initiatives into all aspects of HRM?

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Which of the following is NOT a facet of HRM that can be influenced by green initiatives?

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How can technology help organizations benefit from the information explosion?

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What is the primary way "cloud computing" aids organizations in managing information?

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In the context of a firm facing challenges during the COVID-19 crisis, what role can the firm's personnel play in adapting?

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Which of these is NOT a potential role of the human resources staff in helping a firm adapt to the COVID-19 crisis?

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What is the main advantage of using technology to improve how people perform their work?

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How can organizations use technology to improve how people are managed?

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Which of the following is NOT a core idea of Six Sigma?

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What is a common trait shared by Six Sigma, reengineering, downsizing and outsourcing?

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What does the term "reengineering" refer to in the context of business?

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What is the primary reason why employees often resist change?

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What does the term "downsizing" refer to in the context of business?

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What is a key challenge faced by companies that are undergoing change management, according to the text?

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What is outsourcing?

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What is the importance of understanding customer needs in Six Sigma?

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What is one way that social media can be used to enhance organizational culture?

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What is one way that organizations can manage the risks associated with social media in the workplace?

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What is one benefit of investing in employee training and development?

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What is one trend that has emerged due to advancements in technology?

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What is a key characteristic of a knowledge worker?

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What is one reason why technology industries tend to invest heavily in employee training?

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What is one challenge faced by HR managers in relation to social media?

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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a knowledge worker?

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What is a key responsibility of HR in the context of office reopening plans?

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How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted HR's role in compensation planning?

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Why has HR's role in employee communication become particularly important during the pandemic?

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Which of the following accurately describes the impact of the pandemic on company policies?

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What is one of the key reasons for the increased role of HR in management meetings during the pandemic?

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How has the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the importance of organizational culture?

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What is a common challenge that HR is facing in managing compensation during the pandemic?

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Which of the following statements best describes the role of HR in navigating the new landscape of work during the pandemic?

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Flashcards

Human Capital

The intangible value of an employee's skills, knowledge, and experience.

Intangible Assets

Resources that cannot be physically touched; human capital is one of them.

HRM Practices

Human Resource Management practices used to select, train, and develop employees.

Employee Development

Investment in training and improving employees' skills and competencies.

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Retention of Top Performers

Strategies to keep high-quality, skilled employees within the organization.

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Knowledge Utilization

Using the existing knowledge of employees effectively.

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Strategic HRM Advantage

The competitive benefit gained from implementing effective HRM systems.

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High-Quality HRM System

An effective management approach to attract, retain, and develop talent.

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Green Human Resource Management (GHRM)

Policies and practices in HRM focused on environmental sustainability.

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Recruitment in GHRM

Hiring practices that emphasize candidates' commitment to green practices.

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Training and Development

Programs designed to educate employees on sustainability and green initiatives.

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Performance Management in GHRM

Evaluating employees based on their environmental contributions.

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Employee Relations

Building relationships that promote a culture of sustainability at work.

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Benefits of GHRM

Improved retention, job satisfaction, engagement, and talent attraction.

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Technology in HRM

Use of information technology to enhance HR processes and employee performance.

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Cloud Computing in HRM

Storing and managing HR data via the internet for better access and use.

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Equitable Workplace

A workplace that ensures equal access to opportunities for all employees.

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Role of HR Today

HR now contributes to business strategy, innovation, and employee motivation.

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Evolution of HR

The shift from 'personnel' to a strategic partner in business.

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HR Tools and Technologies

New tools allow HR to provide insights and drive business results.

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Cost-Cutting Strategies

Methods like reengineering and downsizing to reduce expenses.

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Impact of the Great Recession

Companies either trimmed benefits or enhanced them to attract talent.

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HR and Competitive Strategy

HR managers must understand their firm's business operations and competition.

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Global Market Entry

HR plays a role in adapting strategies for new and global markets.

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Six Sigma

A set of principles focused on understanding customer needs and continuous improvement.

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Reengineering

Fundamental rethinking and radical redesign of business processes for improvement.

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Change Management

A systematic approach to managing organizational and individual changes.

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Downsizing

Planned elimination of jobs within an organization.

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Outsourcing

Hiring outside companies to perform business processes previously done internally.

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Continuous Improvement

An ongoing effort to enhance products, services, or processes.

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Customer Needs

Understanding what the customer requires or desires from a product or service.

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Resistance to Change

Employees' reluctance to adapt to new ways of working.

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HR's role in management meetings

HR is increasingly involved in management discussions to adapt to new workplace realities.

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Office re-entry planning

HR leads the development of protocols for safely returning to the office.

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Liability concerns in reopening

There are significant risks associated with office reopening plans that HR must address.

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Revising employee handbooks

HR frequently updates policies in employee handbooks due to changing regulations.

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Compensation planning

HR manages and adjusts employee compensation strategies amid changing economic conditions.

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New compensation needs

The pandemic has introduced complex compensation needs, such as unemployment and work-sharing.

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Importance of workplace culture

COVID-19 has emphasized the need for a strong workplace culture and community.

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Enhancing connectedness

HR plays a key role in fostering engagement and connectedness among employees.

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Social Media Engagement

The involvement of key social media leaders in the organization's culture and goals.

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Talent Management

Using social media to manage skills, work flexibility, and collaboration.

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Diverse Work Teams

Teams formed through social media that bring diverse perspectives.

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Social Media Policies

Guidelines formulated by HR regarding employee social media usage.

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Knowledge Workers

Employees engaged in planning, decision-making, and problem-solving roles.

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Technology Training

Investments in improving skills related to technology in the workplace.

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Impact of Advanced Technology

Reduces low-skill jobs while increasing high-skill opportunities.

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Online Learning for Employment

Free IT training offered to enhance job readiness and skills.

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Study Notes

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain how human resources managers and other managers have successful careers through strategic people management.
  • Explain how good human resource practices can help a company gain a sustained competitive advantage and how COVID-19 might affect this relationship.
  • Describe how technology improves how people work and are managed.
  • Explain the dual goals of human resources managers—increasing productivity and cost control.
  • Explore how firms can leverage employee differences for strategic advantage, and analyze how educational and cultural shifts in the workforce affect how human resource managers engage employees.
  • Provide examples of today's human resource professionals' roles and competencies.

Why Study Human Resources Management?

  • Work with people to solve organizational problems.
  • Attract top talent.
  • Ensure successful teams and organizations.
  • Help and coach high performers.
  • Make pay and reward decisions impacting lives.
  • Define the firm's strategic direction.

Human Resources Management (HRM)

  • The process of managing talent to meet organizational goals.

COVID-19 and HRM

  • Dramatically impacted organization management.
  • Affected recruitment, selection, training, appraisal, and employee rewards.
  • Increased focus on importance of people in organizations from frontline to CEO levels.
  • Increased importance of people-oriented organizational strategies in the face of unprecedented changes.

Human Capital and HRM

  • The economic value of employees' knowledge, skills, and capabilities
  • Essential for organizational performance
  • Important to compete successfully through people, not just resources such as funds or assets.

Competitive Issues and Human Resources Management

  • Changes in the marketplace and the economy.
  • Globalization.
  • Sustainability.
  • Technology.
  • Productivity and cost challenges.
  • Leveraging employee differences.

Issue 1: Responding Strategically to Crisis and Disruptions in the Local and Global Marketplace

  • Adaptability crucial for organizational success in today's fast-paced and interconnected world.
  • COVID-19 caused extreme organizational change.
  • HR leaders needed to create business continuity plans, handle flexible work arrangements, manage employee communication, support employees with policies, conduct preventive measures, and review existing welfare policies.
  • COVID-19 highlighted need for agile and efficient adjustments to business plans.
  • HR plays critical role in ensuring alignment, communication, and compliance with changing laws and regulations related to office reopening and policies.
  • Compensation planning also became more complex and demanding to manage cost and talent concerns in face of economic fluctuations.

Issue 2: Setting and Achieving Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Goals.

  • Globalization improved living standards but raised concerns about exploitation of labour in developing economies.
  • Corporate social responsibility (CSR) became more important as a result of corporate scandals.
  • Companies increasingly focused on sustainability to be environmentally friendly and avoid social risks.

Issue 3: Advancing HRM with Technology

  • Computer networks, cloud computing, and collaborative software (e.g., wikis, document-sharing platforms, instant messaging, and video conferencing) changed work and the way businesses conduct business.
  • Use of big data to collect and interpret data, allowing for insight into employee behavior and performance to inform HR decisions.
  • Development and use of AI and automation (e.g., HRIS) to improve efficiency and decision-making in traditional HR tasks and to improve the accuracy and utility of information used for business decisions.

Issue 4: Containing Costs While Retaining Top Talent and Maximizing Productivity

  • Managing employee costs while maximizing productivity is a constant challenge.
  • Organizations use methods like layoffs, outsourcing, offshoring, furloughs, and employee leasing to control costs. However, these methods need to be leveraged in the right way and the impact of them needs to be constantly monitored to minimize negative outcomes for the business.

Issue 5: Responding to the Demographic and Diversity Challenges of the Workforce.

  • Canada's workforce is becoming increasingly diverse in terms of ethnicity, cultural background, and age.
  • HR managers need to adapt strategies to attract and retain diverse talent while also managing challenges associated with diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Issue 6: Adapting to Educational and Cultural Shifts Affecting the Workforce

  • Increased educational levels in Canada's workforce.
  • Cultural shifts influencing employee behavior and expectations.

The Partnership of Line Managers and Human Resource Departments

  • Line managers and HR managers need to collaborate to effectively manage people.
  • HR managers provide strategic advice, and line managers execute daily employee management tasks.

Responsibilities of the HR Manager

  • Provide strategic advice and counsel.
  • Provide service to facilitate productivity and efficiency.
  • Create policies and procedures to address problems and prevent issues.
  • Serve as an advocate for employees, representing their needs to management.
  • Understand and manage the business context.
  • Demonstrate HR mastery across key areas like staffing, development, appraisals, rewards, team-building, and communication.
  • Manage change and its impact on HR activities.
  • Build personal credibility to gain trust and demonstrate strong competence.

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This quiz explores the unique challenges and strategic advantages of managing human capital within organizations. It covers investment in employee development, the evolving role of HR, and the implications of knowledge management. Test your understanding of how effective human capital management can impact organizational success.

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