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What is the primary purpose of human resources management (HRM)?
What is the primary purpose of human resources management (HRM)?
What does strategic human resource management aim to achieve?
What does strategic human resource management aim to achieve?
What is organizational behaviour primarily concerned with?
What is organizational behaviour primarily concerned with?
How is work perceived differently among individuals?
How is work perceived differently among individuals?
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What critical aspect does organizational behaviour study aim to improve?
What critical aspect does organizational behaviour study aim to improve?
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Study Notes
Human Resource Management (HRM)
- HRM is a formal system for managing employees and the employment relationship within an organization.
- It influences employee behavior, attitudes, and performance.
- Strategic HRM involves planned HR activities to help the organization achieve its goals.
Organizational Behavior (OB)
- OB is a field of study examining the impact of individuals, groups, and organizational structure on behavior within an organization.
- Its purpose is to improve organizational effectiveness through application of this knowledge.
Work
- Work is viewed differently—sometimes as a curse, sometimes as freedom.
- It's been considered a commodity and a path to citizenship, a disutility, and a source of personal fulfillment and identity formation.
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Explore the essential concepts of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior in this quiz. Understand how HRM influences employee performance and how organizational structure affects behavior. Delve into the differing perceptions of work and its impact on personal identity and organizational effectiveness.