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Which aspect of HRM is primarily responsible for managing recruitment and workforce planning?
What is NOT an objective of Human Resource Management?
Which of the following is an essential component of industrial relations within HRM?
Which practice is associated with promoting teamwork and organizational commitment in HRM?
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Which statement best captures the importance of HRM at the society level?
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Which function of HRM is primarily focused on ensuring that employees are effectively utilized and are performing at their best?
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What role does HRM play in industrial relations to ensure a positive relationship between employees and management?
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Which HR objective focuses on balancing the needs of the employee with the goals of the organization?
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In the context of HRM, what is primarily involved in manpower planning?
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Which aspect of HRM is essential for formulating and implementing policies to address workplace challenges?
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Study Notes
Scope of HRM
- Personal Aspect: Covers manpower planning, recruitment, selection, placement, transfer, promotion, training and development, lay off and retrenchment, remuneration, incentives, productivity, and other human resource processes.
- Welfare Aspect: Addresses working conditions and employee amenities such as canteens, creches, rest and lunchrooms, housing, transport, medical assistance, education, health and safety, and recreation facilities.
- Industrial Relations: Focuses on union-management relations, joint consultation, collective bargaining, grievance and disciplinary procedures, and dispute resolution.
Objectives of HRM
- Align organizational goals with employee talent and efforts.
- Utilize the skills and abilities of the workforce efficiently.
- Ensure well-trained and motivated employees.
- Enhance employee job satisfaction and self-actualization.
- Foster and maintain a high quality of work life.
- Communicate HR policies effectively to all employees.
- Demonstrate ethical and social responsibility.
Importance of HRM
- Individual Level: Promotes teamwork, provides growth opportunities for employees, and encourages diligence and commitment.
- Enterprise Level: Attracts and retains top talent, aids in training for changing job roles, develops positive attitudes towards work and the company, and fosters team spirit and commitment.
- Society Level: Expands employment opportunities and utilizes scarce talents effectively.
Functions of HRM
- Managerial Function: Includes planning, organizing, directing, and controlling HR activities.
- Operative Function: Encompasses acquisition, training & development, motivation, maintenance, remuneration, working conditions, personnel records, industrial relations, and separation processes.
- Advisory Function: Provides advice and support to top management, department heads, and other stakeholders.
Line and Staff Aspect of HRM
- Authority: The right to make decisions and issue orders.
- Line Authority: Grants the right to issue orders to managers or employees, establishing a superior-subordinate relationship.
- Staff Authority: Allows managers to advise other managers and employees, creating an advisory relationship.
- HR Managers: Function as staff managers, providing assistance and advice to line managers in areas like recruiting, hiring, and compensation.
Responsibility of Human Resource Manager
- Strategic Advice and Counsel: Act as internal consultants for supervisors, managers, and executives.
- Service: Provide a range of services such as recruiting, selecting, testing, and planning/conducting training programs.
- Policy Formulation and Implementation: Propose and draft new policies or policy revisions to address recurring problems or prevent anticipated issues.
- Employee Advocacy: Advocate for employee concerns and represent employee needs to managers, ensuring alignment between employee and organizational interests.
- Talent Development: Identify employee strengths and maximize talent utilization.
Leadership Qualities for HRM
- Proactive: Leaders are proactive and seldom procrastinate.
- Disciplined: Leaders meticulously plan ahead and prioritize time management.
- Trustworthy: Leaders are reliable and uphold commitments, fostering trust and respect.
- Effective: Leaders may not be experts in all areas but demonstrate efficient and timely completion of tasks.
Definition of HRM
- Milkovich and Boudreau: HRM is a series of integrated decisions that shape the employment relationship, directly influencing organizational and employee success.
- David A. Decendo and Stephen P. Robbins: HRM focuses on the people dimension of management, recognizing that effective acquisition, development, motivation, and retention of human resources are crucial for achieving organizational goals across all sectors.
- Edwin B. Flippo: HRM encompasses a comprehensive approach to planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the acquisition, development, compensation, integration, maintenance, and separation of human resources to achieve individual, organizational, and societal goals.
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This quiz examines the scope and objectives of Human Resource Management (HRM). It covers key aspects such as manpower planning, employee welfare, and industrial relations, while also focusing on aligning organizational goals with employee talent and enhancing job satisfaction.
