Human Resource Management Concepts
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Recruitment is a process of finding and attracting the potential ______ for filling up the vacant positions in an organization.

resources

The aims of performance appraisal include giving employees feedback on their ______.

performance

The recruitment and selection process is crucial for identifying job ______.

vacancies

One of the key elements of employee orientation is knowing their ______ and responsibilities.

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Supervision is the act of ______ something or somebody.

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A method of performance appraisal that involves setting specific objectives is called ______ by Objectives.

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Performance appraisals can validate selection techniques and human resource ______ to meet equal employment opportunity requirements.

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The individual who is overseen in the supervisory relationship is called a ______.

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Promotion is advancement of an employee to a better job in terms of greater responsibility, more prestige, or increased rate of ______.

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Transfer is defined as the moving of an employee from one job to another, which may involve a promotion, demotion, or no change in job ______.

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Demotion is the reassignment of an employee to a lower level job, typically with a delegation of responsibilities and a reduction in ______.

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Job analysis involves studying a job to determine its activities, responsibilities, and the qualifications necessary for ______.

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To provide growth opportunities, you can build effective developmental and training programs for the ______.

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Fringe benefits are perks that employers provide to employees in addition to ______ compensation.

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Offering fast, helpful customer service is critical to retaining ______.

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When your employees are satisfied with their job, it will reflect in the way they handle a ______.

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Employees who are positive towards their job are enthusiastic and ______.

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A proper filing system helps in the protection of ______.

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Labor-Management relations are important for the efficient maintenance of a ______ environment within the organization.

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The employer-employee relationship is one of the most important aspects of an ______.

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Filing provides a ready ______ for information.

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Job evaluation can be done using methods such as job ______, classification, and factor comparison.

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The purposes of Labor-Management relations include lessening industrial disputes and placing employers in a more equal position with the unions in ______ and labor relations procedures.

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Legal evidence is another importance of a proper ______ system.

<p>filing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Establishing an excellent employer-employee relationship reduces the chances of ______ and fosters bonding.

<p>conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

A workplace team means a group of employees working together to achieve a common ______.

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Good filing systems increase office ______.

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Filing provides information for formulating plans and allows for better ______ actions.

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Project teams are typically formed to accomplish a particular ______.

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Records management represents proof of ______ and can be used to recreate or prove existence.

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Cross-functional teams are made up of employees from different ______.

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A good customer service application will gather information from a variety of ______ across your business.

<p>sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

Records management (RM) is also known as record and information management or ______.

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The process of managing records includes identifying, classifying, storing, securing, retrieving, tracking, destroying, or permanently preserving ______.

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All documents need not be filed because all ______ are not equally important.

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A responsible officer should decide whether the ______ in question is to be preserved or not.

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The filing clerk should prepare an 'Out guide' or out ______ when a file is removed.

<p>card</p> Signup and view all the answers

The out card contains the date of withdrawal, the name of the person who has withdrawn the file, and the approximate date for ______.

<p>return</p> Signup and view all the answers

Records should be periodically verified, say once in ______ weeks or once in a month.

<p>two</p> Signup and view all the answers

Requests should be sent to concerned officials who are keeping the ______ to return them.

<p>file</p> Signup and view all the answers

A conference is a formal meeting for ______.

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The saying, 'By failing to prepare, you are preparing to ______,' highlights the importance of preparation.

<p>fail</p> Signup and view all the answers

It's important to make your objective ______ before holding a meeting.

<p>clear</p> Signup and view all the answers

Meetings should not last longer than ______ minutes for optimal engagement.

<p>sixty</p> Signup and view all the answers

You should ______ technology during meetings to enhance focus.

<p>ban</p> Signup and view all the answers

Email a ______ highlighting what was accomplished after a meeting.

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Invite people who are ______ by the announcement to a meeting.

<p>affected</p> Signup and view all the answers

Standing meetings with vague purposes, such as ______ updates, are rarely effective.

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Flashcards

Performance Appraisal

A method for evaluating an employee's job performance, typically assessing quality, quantity, cost, and time.

Recruitment

The process of finding and attracting potential employees to fill job openings.

Recruitment and Selection

A process of identifying job vacancies, analyzing job requirements, reviewing applications, shortlisting, and selecting qualified candidates.

Employee Orientation

A process that introduces new employees to their benefits, duties, company procedures, culture, and future within the organization.

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Supervision

Overseeing and guiding employees in their work.

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Management by Objectives (MBO)

A performance appraisal method that sets specific, measurable goals for employees.

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360-degree appraisal

A performance appraisal method that gathers feedback from multiple sources, including supervisors, peers, and subordinates.

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Behavioral Observation Scale (BOS)

A performance appraisal method that focuses on observing and recording specific employee behaviors.

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Promotion

Advancement of an employee to a better job with greater responsibility, prestige, skills, and pay.

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Transfer

Moving an employee from one job to another, possibly with or without a change in job level or pay.

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Demotion

Reassignment to a lower-level job with reduced responsibilities and pay.

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Job Analysis

Study of a job to identify tasks, responsibilities, required skills, and working conditions.

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Job Evaluation

Process of determining the relative worth of different jobs within an organization.

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Labor-Management Relations

Relationships between employers and employees, especially in unions, that aims for a harmonious workplace.

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Fringe Benefits

Perks given by employers beyond basic compensation, such as insurance or additional perks.

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Job Ranking

A method of evaluating jobs by comparing their overall worth based on relative importance.

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Employee Satisfaction

Employees' contentment with their jobs and the workplace.

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Developmental Programs

Training opportunities that enhance employee skills and job performance.

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Employer-Employee Relationship

The connection between employers and employees in an organization.

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Workplace Team

A group of employees working together towards mutual goals.

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Project Team

A temporary team formed to achieve a particular project.

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Cross-Functional Team

A team with members from different departments in a company.

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Customer Satisfaction

Customers' contentment with the products or services provided.

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Employee Loyalty

The dedication and faithfulness of an employee towards the organization

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Meeting Objective

A clear and specific goal for the meeting, outlining the desired outcome.

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Meeting Invitation

Carefully selecting attendees based on their relevance to the meeting's purpose.

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Time Limit

Restricting meetings to a maximum of one hour to maintain focus and engagement.

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Technology Ban

Prohibiting the use of personal devices during meetings to encourage active participation.

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Meeting Follow-up

Sending a summary email after the meeting to ensure everyone is on the same page.

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Meeting Preparation

Thoroughly planning and preparing for meetings to ensure effective utilization of time.

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Engaging Meetings

Creating dynamic meetings that involve all participants and generate valuable outcomes.

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Effective Meetings

Meetings that are well-structured, focused, and achieve their objectives within a reasonable time frame.

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Importance of customer service

Exceptional customer service is crucial for retaining customers and driving new business through positive word-of-mouth.

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Cross-selling/up-selling

Identifying opportunities to offer additional products or services to existing customers.

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Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

A system for managing customer interactions and information across a company.

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Improved product/service

Using customer feedback and interactions to enhance product/service quality and address customer issues.

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Data sources for improvement

Collecting information from a variety of internal and external sources to understand customer behavior and improve offerings.

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Filing system protection

Storing documents securely in a file system to protect business records.

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Filing system reference

Organizing records to offer ready access for easy reference.

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Filing system efficiency

A well-organized filing system boosts overall office productivity and enhances operational efficiency.

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Records Management (RM)

The practice of managing an organization's records throughout their lifespan - from creation to disposal. This includes identifying, classifying, storing, securing, retrieving, tracking, destroying, and permanently preserving records.

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What are the key steps in Records Management?

Records Management involves several key steps: identifying, classifying, storing, securing, retrieving, tracking, destroying, and permanently preserving records.

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Why is a "Written Order" needed before filing a document?

To prevent unnecessary documents from being filed, a responsible officer must decide if a document is important enough to be kept. They write an order, sign it, and date it to confirm that the document should be filed.

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What is an "Out Guide"?

An 'Out Guide' or 'Out Card' is a temporary placeholder used when a file is removed from its cabinet for reference. It indicates the date of withdrawal, the person who took the file, and the expected return date.

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Retrieval Process for Files

When a file is needed, a written requisition is sent to the filing clerk. They prepare an 'Out Guide' and record the details of the withdrawal. Once returned, the 'Out Guide' replaces the file until it is put back.

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Verification of Records

Records should be periodically verified (e.g., every two weeks or monthly) to ensure they're all accounted for. A list of overdue records is prepared, and requests are sent to the officers holding them to return them.

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What does 'Classifying' records involve?

Classifying records means organizing them into categories or groups based on their content or purpose. This makes it easier to find and retrieve specific information later on.

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How does 'Securing' records relate to protecting information?

Securing records means protecting them from unauthorized access, damage, or destruction. This could involve using locked storage, access control measures, or backup copies.

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Study Notes

Managing Human Resources

  • Recruitment and Selection is a process of finding and attracting suitable employees to fill vacancies, focusing on abilities and attitude. This involves identifying job vacancies, analyzing requirements, reviewing applications, screening, and selecting candidates.
  • Employee Orientation involves familiarizing employees with company benefits, duties, responsibilities, procedures, company culture, and future expectations.
  • Supervising Employees is overseeing tasks and personnel. A "supervisor" oversees a "supervisee." Supervisory roles include goal setting, evaluation, HR specialist, computer expertise, advice and managing.
  • Performance Appraisal is a method of evaluating job performance based on quality, quantity, cost, and time, providing feedback, identifying training needs, and determining organizational rewards. The aim is to improve performance through counseling, coaching, and development. Methods include Management by Objectives, 360-degree appraisals, behavioral observation scales, and behaviorally anchored rating scales.

Training and Development

  • ADDIE Model is a systematic approach to instructional design. Steps include Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. This cyclical process improves learning outcomes.

Employee Roles and Responsibility

  • Roles of Supervisor include goal setting, evaluation, HR specialist, computer expertise, advice, idea champion, environmental watchdog, and international manager.

Performance Appraisal

  • Performance appraisal aims include providing employee feedback, identifying training needs, documenting performance criteria for organizational reward systems, and facilitating communication between employers and staff.
  • Performance appraisal systems should match job descriptions, be legally sound, have trained appraisers, and provide follow-up opportunities.
  • Performance review processes should involve designing a valid process, creating standard appraisal forms, scheduling reviews, gathering written employee input, preparing documentation, conducting meetings, updating forms, and preventing surprises.

Promotion, Transfer & Rotation

  • Promotion is an advancement within an organization, often with increased responsibility, status/prestige, and salary.
  • Transfer is shifting an employee from one job to another; it can include promotion/demotion.
  • Demotion is a downward reassignment, often with lower responsibilities and possibly decreased pay.

Job Analysis

  • Job analysis studies a job to define duties, responsibilities, important tasks, required qualifications, and work conditions.
  • Key terms in job analysis include knowledge, skills, ability, aptitudes/attitudes, and job credentials. This creates criteria for job evaluation.

Job Evaluation

  • Job evaluation measures the relative worth of different jobs, considering factors such as responsibilities, skills, effort, working conditions, and experience. Different methods exist for such analysis.

Compensation Administration

  • Compensation administration is used to attract, recruit, retain, reward, and motivate qualified employees.
  • Compensation methods include salaries, benefits and incentives.
  • Incentives include financial/moral and coercive types.

Classes of Incentives

  • Remunerative Incentives are financial rewards, such as a bonus or salary increase.
  • Moral Incentives are non-financial rewards, such as recognition or praise.
  • Coercive Incentives use discipline/punishment to influence behavior.

Fringe Benefits

  • Fringe benefits are non-monetary rewards offered by employers, like health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans.

Labor Management Relations

  • Labor Management relations are the complex interactions between management and employees, aiming for harmony through efficient HR management.

Workplace Team

  • Work Teams are formal groupings of employees for temporary or permanent purposes, such as project teams, cross-functional units, and self-directed work teams.

Creating Employee and Customer Satisfaction

  • Employee Satisfaction/Engagement leads to high customer service and excellent customer relationships. Factors include working environment, development opportunities, and teamwork.
  • Employer-Employee Relationship which is crucial for a positive work environment, bonding, and collaboration.
  • Employee Experiences focusing on creating good working environments, psychological safety, and strong diversity efforts.
  • Employee Surveys are important tools for understanding employee sentiment and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Developmental Programs help enhance employee skills and can improve job satisfaction and loyalty. A happy employee means loyal and satisfied customers, which leads to strong organizational growth.

Management of Records, Filing Procedures & Record Tech

  • Filing is essential for organizing and preserving records, protecting data and improving efficiency.
  • Records Management is the systematic process of handling documents and information throughout their life cycle, ensuring safekeeping and accessibility.

Effective Meetings and Conferences

  • Effective Meetings and Conferences emphasize planning, clear objectives, selection of attendees, sticking to schedules, and avoiding distractions. These processes make for efficient usage of time.
  • Running meetings efficiently includes defining clear objectives, selecting appropriate attendees, developing an agenda, practicing time management, establishing rules of engagement, ensuring active participation, and wrapping up effectively.
  • Preparing for and running a meeting effectively involves creating an agenda, understanding objectives, selecting appropriate attendees, and managing time constraints.
  • Considerations for meetings and conferences include attendees, objectives, time, technology, location, arrangements, and follow-up.

Key Steps to ensure event connects with your audience

  • Event planning requires preparation: identifying audience and goals, choosing venue, determining best time, and evaluating competing events is critical.
  • Event considerations: factors like budget, venue, time, speakers, and marketing play a key role in event success. Travel arrangements, internal approvals, receipts, and reservation numbers are crucial.
  • Speakers & travel: selecting expert speakers and managing speaker travel logistics are important.

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