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What is the primary goal of collective bargaining?
What is the primary goal of collective bargaining?
- To reach an agreement on employment matters (correct)
- To establish a grievance procedure
- To penalize employees for misconduct
- To enhance the employer's authority
What does a grievance procedure primarily focus on?
What does a grievance procedure primarily focus on?
- Resolving disputes and complaints (correct)
- Increasing organizational profits
- Establishing penalties for misbehavior
- Promoting employee training
Which of the following is NOT considered a form of disciplinary action?
Which of the following is NOT considered a form of disciplinary action?
- Loss of privileges
- Written reprimand
- Suspension
- Retirement (correct)
What can lead to an employee's dismissal?
What can lead to an employee's dismissal?
Which reason for separation involves an employee initiating the termination?
Which reason for separation involves an employee initiating the termination?
What is the main objective of the selection process?
What is the main objective of the selection process?
Which of the following best describes recruitment?
Which of the following best describes recruitment?
How does selection differ from recruitment regarding the number of candidates?
How does selection differ from recruitment regarding the number of candidates?
What type of process is recruitment characterized as?
What type of process is recruitment characterized as?
What is the primary objective of the staffing function?
What is the primary objective of the staffing function?
Which of the following techniques is involved in the selection process?
Which of the following techniques is involved in the selection process?
Who is typically the approving authority for lower level employees?
Who is typically the approving authority for lower level employees?
What is the outcome of the recruitment process?
What is the outcome of the recruitment process?
Which step is NOT part of human resource planning?
Which step is NOT part of human resource planning?
What is the main advantage of internal recruitment?
What is the main advantage of internal recruitment?
What initial activity takes place in the selection process?
What initial activity takes place in the selection process?
What is the purpose of induction/orientation for new employees?
What is the purpose of induction/orientation for new employees?
Which personnel are typically involved in the selection process?
Which personnel are typically involved in the selection process?
What is primarily enhanced through training programs?
What is primarily enhanced through training programs?
Which of the following is an advantage of external recruitment?
Which of the following is an advantage of external recruitment?
Which of the following is NOT an objective of training?
Which of the following is NOT an objective of training?
Which component is NOT included in the major elements of staffing?
Which component is NOT included in the major elements of staffing?
What does performance appraisal involve?
What does performance appraisal involve?
What distinguishes development from training?
What distinguishes development from training?
What does development primarily seek to enhance?
What does development primarily seek to enhance?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of internal recruitment?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of internal recruitment?
What is the purpose of orientation and induction in staffing?
What is the purpose of orientation and induction in staffing?
How can information be communicated during the induction process?
How can information be communicated during the induction process?
Which aspect is included in the placement letters for selected candidates?
Which aspect is included in the placement letters for selected candidates?
What is one of the main objectives of performance appraisal?
What is one of the main objectives of performance appraisal?
Which type of transfer involves moving to a job with the same level of responsibility?
Which type of transfer involves moving to a job with the same level of responsibility?
What does a demotion typically indicate?
What does a demotion typically indicate?
Which element is NOT typically included in an employment contract?
Which element is NOT typically included in an employment contract?
What is the purpose of selection tests in the hiring process?
What is the purpose of selection tests in the hiring process?
Who are the three principal actors in employee relations?
Who are the three principal actors in employee relations?
Which method is employed to evaluate the overall suitability of candidates after selection tests?
Which method is employed to evaluate the overall suitability of candidates after selection tests?
What is NOT a basic element of employee relations?
What is NOT a basic element of employee relations?
Which factor serves as a significant incentive for superior employee performance?
Which factor serves as a significant incentive for superior employee performance?
What is one of the main reasons for conducting a medical examination during the selection process?
What is one of the main reasons for conducting a medical examination during the selection process?
What does collective bargaining primarily involve?
What does collective bargaining primarily involve?
Who typically provides references to verify a candidate's background?
Who typically provides references to verify a candidate's background?
What occurs after the selection committee reviews the candidates?
What occurs after the selection committee reviews the candidates?
Which step aims to reject candidates who do not meet physical qualifications?
Which step aims to reject candidates who do not meet physical qualifications?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of conducting reference checks?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of conducting reference checks?
What is the first step in the selection process as outlined?
What is the first step in the selection process as outlined?
Flashcards
Staffing
Staffing
The process of finding and hiring the right people for the right jobs.
Human Resource Planning
Human Resource Planning
The strategic process of determining and securing the right number of people with the right skills for the right roles, at the right time, to achieve organizational goals.
Recruitment
Recruitment
The process of finding and attracting potential candidates to apply for open positions within an organization.
Internal Recruitment
Internal Recruitment
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External Recruitment
External Recruitment
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Orientation and Induction
Orientation and Induction
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Training and Development
Training and Development
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Performance Appraisal
Performance Appraisal
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What is selection in HR?
What is selection in HR?
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How is Selection defined?
How is Selection defined?
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What's the key difference between recruitment and selection?
What's the key difference between recruitment and selection?
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What tools are used in the selection process?
What tools are used in the selection process?
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What is the first step in the selection process?
What is the first step in the selection process?
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How are applications screened?
How are applications screened?
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Why are interviews important in selection?
Why are interviews important in selection?
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What happens at the end of the selection process?
What happens at the end of the selection process?
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Application Screening
Application Screening
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Selection Tests
Selection Tests
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Interview
Interview
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Checking References
Checking References
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Medical Examination
Medical Examination
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Approval by Appropriate Authority
Approval by Appropriate Authority
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Induction/Orientation
Induction/Orientation
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Training
Training
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Development
Development
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Placement
Placement
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Approving Authority
Approving Authority
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Placement Letter
Placement Letter
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What is collective bargaining?
What is collective bargaining?
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What is a collective agreement?
What is a collective agreement?
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What is a grievance procedure?
What is a grievance procedure?
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What is disciplinary action?
What is disciplinary action?
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What is separation/exit?
What is separation/exit?
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What is a transfer in human resources?
What is a transfer in human resources?
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What is a promotion?
What is a promotion?
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What is a demotion?
What is a demotion?
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What is a lateral transfer?
What is a lateral transfer?
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What is employee relations?
What is employee relations?
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What is an employment contract?
What is an employment contract?
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What is grievance handling?
What is grievance handling?
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Study Notes
Chapter Six: Staffing
- Staffing is the process of identifying human resource needs, procuring employees, training them, utilizing them, and separating them.
- The main goal of staffing is to enable an organization to attract, maintain, and utilize an efficient and effective workforce.
- Key elements of staffing include: human resource planning, recruitment, selection, orientation and induction, training and development, performance appraisal, transfer, and separation.
Human Resource Planning
- Human resource planning is determining and maintaining a company's human resources to achieve organizational goals.
- It involves translating organizational objectives, plans, and programs into workforce needs.
- Steps in human resource planning include:
- Analyzing organizational objectives and plans.
- Determining overall human resource needs.
- Taking inventory of existing personnel.
- Determining net new personnel requirements.
- Developing action plans.
Recruitment
- Recruitment is the process of finding prospective employees and encouraging them to apply for jobs.
- Sources of recruitment include internal (transfer, promotion, recall) and external (labor market, employment agencies, educational institutions).
Selection
- Selection follows recruitment, aiming to differentiate between applicants to find suitable candidates.
- Selection involves choosing the best candidates from available applicants.
- Methods of selection include application screening, selection tests, interviews, reference checks, and medical examinations.
Training and Development
- Training aims to improve employee skills and knowledge to perform their current jobs.
- Development focuses on preparing employees for future roles by expanding their skills and knowledge.
- Training programs aim to maintain performance by improving technical skills, and development programs may cover conceptual and relational skills.
Compensation
- Compensation encompasses all financial and tangible services given to employees for their labor contributions.
- Compensation supports employees' needs and families and is a significant cost for the organization.
Performance Appraisal
- Performance appraisal is a formal process of evaluating employee job performance against established standards.
- Its goals include identifying employee strengths, weaknesses, and areas requiring improvement.
Transfer
- Transfer is shifting an employee to a new job, level or location within an organization.
- This can involve promotion, demotion, or lateral transfer.
- Reasons for transfers can include improvement of performance, employee needs, and organizational needs.
Employee Relations
- Employee relations focus on the relationships between employees and employers.
- Elements include:
- Collective bargaining (agreement negotiations)
- Grievance or complaint handling procedures.
- Disciplinary actions for behavior management.
- Termination of employment.
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