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What is the primary focus of modern human resource management?
What is the primary focus of modern human resource management?
- Improving production and reducing costs (correct)
- Ensuring competitive pricing
- Creating complex organisational structures
- Maximizing employee turnover
Which theory describes the stages of organizational development?
Which theory describes the stages of organizational development?
- Cognitive dissonance theory
- Role behaviour theory
- The organization life cycle theory (correct)
- Sociological theory
What happens during the maturity stage of an organization according to the organization life cycle theory?
What happens during the maturity stage of an organization according to the organization life cycle theory?
- Workforce creativity and innovation are not supported
- The organization starts to decline abruptly
- The organization continuously grows without changes
- Supports human resource performance to withstand competition (correct)
What does role behaviour theory primarily explain?
What does role behaviour theory primarily explain?
Which aspect is crucial for an organization to survive during its maturity stage?
Which aspect is crucial for an organization to survive during its maturity stage?
What is a primary difference between personnel management and human resource management?
What is a primary difference between personnel management and human resource management?
Which of the following is NOT typically a focus of human resource management?
Which of the following is NOT typically a focus of human resource management?
Why is it important for human resource management to adapt principles from various disciplines?
Why is it important for human resource management to adapt principles from various disciplines?
What is the main focus of the chapter discussed in the content?
What is the main focus of the chapter discussed in the content?
Which of the following factors have influenced the evolution of human resource management?
Which of the following factors have influenced the evolution of human resource management?
How has the changing organizational environment impacted management practices?
How has the changing organizational environment impacted management practices?
What type of organization is emphasized for drawing human resource management lessons in Tanzania?
What type of organization is emphasized for drawing human resource management lessons in Tanzania?
What does the content suggest is essential for readers interested in human resource management in Sub Saharan Africa?
What does the content suggest is essential for readers interested in human resource management in Sub Saharan Africa?
What change was made to the title of welfare officers to better reflect their evolving roles?
What change was made to the title of welfare officers to better reflect their evolving roles?
According to the content, what element has been central to the trial-and-error approach in human resource management?
According to the content, what element has been central to the trial-and-error approach in human resource management?
What development in the field of personnel administration became prominent during and after World War II?
What development in the field of personnel administration became prominent during and after World War II?
Which premise about the role of managers in human resource management is highlighted in the content?
Which premise about the role of managers in human resource management is highlighted in the content?
Which approach emphasizes treating employees as human beings rather than mere tools?
Which approach emphasizes treating employees as human beings rather than mere tools?
What perspective does Aristotle’s quote provide in relation to human resource management?
What perspective does Aristotle’s quote provide in relation to human resource management?
Who are the pioneers behind the human relations school that emphasized group dynamics?
Who are the pioneers behind the human relations school that emphasized group dynamics?
What did Abraham Maslow's work primarily contribute to in the context of personnel management?
What did Abraham Maslow's work primarily contribute to in the context of personnel management?
What is a significant aspect of the shift from administration to management in personnel practices?
What is a significant aspect of the shift from administration to management in personnel practices?
Which two authors contributed to the understanding of employee satisfaction impacting organizational practices?
Which two authors contributed to the understanding of employee satisfaction impacting organizational practices?
What area did the organization development school, led by Bennis & Schein, focus on?
What area did the organization development school, led by Bennis & Schein, focus on?
What is a key characteristic of human resource management according to Storey?
What is a key characteristic of human resource management according to Storey?
What distinguishes human resource management from traditional personnel management?
What distinguishes human resource management from traditional personnel management?
What idea does Armstrong emphasize in his definition of human resource management?
What idea does Armstrong emphasize in his definition of human resource management?
Which of the following statements about the transition from personnel management to human resource management is most accurate?
Which of the following statements about the transition from personnel management to human resource management is most accurate?
According to the content, what role does a performance management system play in organizations?
According to the content, what role does a performance management system play in organizations?
What does the term 'human resource' imply in the context of modern management practices?
What does the term 'human resource' imply in the context of modern management practices?
What aspect of employee management is highlighted as crucial by both Storey and Armstrong?
What aspect of employee management is highlighted as crucial by both Storey and Armstrong?
What is a common misconception regarding the difference between human resource management and personnel management?
What is a common misconception regarding the difference between human resource management and personnel management?
What is a key focus of personnel management compared to human resource management?
What is a key focus of personnel management compared to human resource management?
Which statement best describes the professional accountability in human resource management?
Which statement best describes the professional accountability in human resource management?
How does human resource management differ in its relations with employees compared to personnel management?
How does human resource management differ in its relations with employees compared to personnel management?
In what way is strategic human resource management proactive?
In what way is strategic human resource management proactive?
Which of the following best represents the focus of employee management in human resource management?
Which of the following best represents the focus of employee management in human resource management?
What kind of information and communication style is characteristic of human resource management?
What kind of information and communication style is characteristic of human resource management?
What aspect of strategic human resource management involves managing organizational change?
What aspect of strategic human resource management involves managing organizational change?
What does the term 'strategic fit' refer to in human resource management?
What does the term 'strategic fit' refer to in human resource management?
Flashcards
Organization Life Cycle Theory
Organization Life Cycle Theory
A school of thought that explains how organizations evolve through distinct stages, including formation, growth, maturity, decline, and death.
Role Behavior Theory
Role Behavior Theory
A theory that focuses on predicting and explaining the behavior of individuals and groups within organizations.
Human Relations Theory
Human Relations Theory
A theory that prioritizes creating a positive work environment and fostering strong teams to boost productivity.
Personnel Management
Personnel Management
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Human Resource Management (HRM)
Human Resource Management (HRM)
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Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM)
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Organizational Maturity
Organizational Maturity
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Organizational Decline
Organizational Decline
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Organizational Death
Organizational Death
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Recruitment
Recruitment
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Selection
Selection
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Employee Development
Employee Development
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Performance Management System
Performance Management System
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Reward System
Reward System
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Human Capital
Human Capital
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Human Resource Planning
Human Resource Planning
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Organizational Culture
Organizational Culture
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Organizational Change Management
Organizational Change Management
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Employee Engagement
Employee Engagement
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Performance Appraisal
Performance Appraisal
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Employee Relations
Employee Relations
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Employee Training and Development
Employee Training and Development
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Employee Legal Compliance
Employee Legal Compliance
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Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion
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Work-Life Balance
Work-Life Balance
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Work Team
Work Team
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Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
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Employee Attendance Management
Employee Attendance Management
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Work Environment Management
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Study Notes
Human Resource Management Evolution
- Human Resource Management (HRM) has been evolving for more than a century, influenced by environmental changes and the quest for more efficient ways to manage people.
- HRM is rooted in various disciplines, including organization life cycle theory, role behavior theory, and human relations theory.
- Organization life cycle theory states that organizational development goes through stages: formation, growth, maturity, decline, and death. Workforce plays a crucial role in each stage.
- Role behavior theory aims to explain and predict the behaviour of individuals and teams in organizations.
- Human relations theory emphasizes improving the work environment and work groups to enhance productivity. It shifted focus from managing individuals to managing groups/teams.
- The development of performance management systems and reward systems based on performance also marked a shift in human resource management practices.
Differences Between Personnel Management and Human Resource Management
- Personnel Management focuses on incremental interventions in attracting, retaining, and motivating workers, while Human Resource Management emphasizes strategic focus on competitiveness, profitability, and competitive advantage.
- Personnel Managers are accountable for employee matters, while Line Managers are accountable for their staff in HRM.
- Personnel Management prioritizes control and differentiation, while Human Resource Management emphasizes harmony, mutuality of interests, and active employee involvement.
- Personnel Management employs a narrow, individualised approach to employee management, while Human Resource Management takes a broader, team-focused approach.
- Personnel Management prioritizes control information and communication, while Human Resource Management focuses on transparency, objectivity, honesty, trust, and commitment.
Shift to Strategic Human Resource Management
- Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) goes beyond traditional HRM functions, taking into account all macro concerns and strategies for organizational excellence – quality management, organizational commitment, managing culture, organisational change, and development.
- SHRM aims to align human resource practices with the organization’s strategic goals.
- SHRM is a more proactive approach to managing human resources, focusing on the relationship of HRM with the strategic management of the organization.
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