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What is the primary strategic role of Human Resource Management?
What is the primary strategic role of Human Resource Management?
Which of the following elements is NOT explicitly mentioned as a tool used for implementing strategy in HRM?
Which of the following elements is NOT explicitly mentioned as a tool used for implementing strategy in HRM?
Which organizational strategy issue involves the need for effective handling of new technologies?
Which organizational strategy issue involves the need for effective handling of new technologies?
What does the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) legislation primarily address?
What does the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) legislation primarily address?
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Which act relates specifically to equal pay for men and women in Jamaica?
Which act relates specifically to equal pay for men and women in Jamaica?
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In the context of HRM, which option is a key reason organizations must conform to laws?
In the context of HRM, which option is a key reason organizations must conform to laws?
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Which of the following is NOT a category of federal laws related to HRM?
Which of the following is NOT a category of federal laws related to HRM?
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The development of global strategies in HRM is most closely related to which concept?
The development of global strategies in HRM is most closely related to which concept?
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What is the primary purpose of protective Jamaican labor laws?
What is the primary purpose of protective Jamaican labor laws?
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How are societal trends affecting job roles within HRM?
How are societal trends affecting job roles within HRM?
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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'employer of choice'?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'employer of choice'?
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What is 'rightsizing' in an organizational context?
What is 'rightsizing' in an organizational context?
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What challenge does diversity management address in organizations?
What challenge does diversity management address in organizations?
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Which factor is primarily contributing to the increase in temporary and part-time employees?
Which factor is primarily contributing to the increase in temporary and part-time employees?
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What is the main goal of recruiting within human resource planning?
What is the main goal of recruiting within human resource planning?
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Which society trend places focus on employee wellness initiatives?
Which society trend places focus on employee wellness initiatives?
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What is one advantage of external recruitment?
What is one advantage of external recruitment?
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Which of the following is NOT a selection device used in the hiring process?
Which of the following is NOT a selection device used in the hiring process?
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What does on-the-job training involve?
What does on-the-job training involve?
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What does the term '360-degree feedback' refer to in performance appraisals?
What does the term '360-degree feedback' refer to in performance appraisals?
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Which training method focuses on developing specific management skills?
Which training method focuses on developing specific management skills?
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What is the halo effect in performance evaluations?
What is the halo effect in performance evaluations?
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Which of the following best describes corporate universities?
Which of the following best describes corporate universities?
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Which of these strategies best outlines the goal of mentoring?
Which of these strategies best outlines the goal of mentoring?
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Study Notes
Human Resource Management (HRM)
- HRM is the process of attracting, developing, and maintaining a workforce.
- HRM is crucial for organizational performance, alongside leadership, structural design, and information/control systems.
- HRM is a key player in corporate strategy.
- HRM actively pursues an ongoing, integrated plan to improve organizational performance.
Strategic Role of HRM
- HRM's strategic role is to drive organizational performance.
- HRM departments support and develop strategic objectives.
- HRM aims to increase employee productivity and achieve organizational strategic goals.
- HRM has a vital role on management teams.
Goals of HRM
- HRM aims to attract an effective workforce through planning, forecasting, recruiting, and selecting.
- HRM ensures maintenance of an effective workforce through compensation, benefits (e.g. insurance, vacation), and termination processes.
- HRM develops an effective workforce through training, development, and appraisal.
HRM and Legal Framework
- Organizations must ensure HRM practices conform to relevant laws.
- Federal laws cover equal employment opportunities, discrimination, compensation, and benefits, and health/safety.
- Local laws (e.g., Jamaican labour laws) address employment, industrial relations, and safety.
Societal Trends Influencing HRM
- Increased use of teams and projects leads to evolving job categories and descriptions.
- Growing presence of temporary and part-time employees impacts workforce structure.
- Importance of work-life balance, as demonstrated by initiatives like telecommuting, increasing demand for flexible work scheduling, on-site amenities, and paid leave.
- The desire to become an employer of choice reflects the emphasis on human resources practices that extend beyond tangible benefits.
HRM and the Workplace
- Rightsizing involves strategically reducing a company's workforce, based on current needs.
- Diversity management aims to maximize diversity benefits while minimizing potential disadvantages like prejudice and discrimination.
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Explore the key concepts of Human Resource Management (HRM) including its strategic role in enhancing organizational performance. This quiz delves into the goals of HRM such as workforce attraction, development, and maintenance. Test your understanding of how HRM contributes to corporate strategies and employee productivity.
