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What is the primary strategic role of Human Resource Management (HRM)?
What is the primary strategic role of Human Resource Management (HRM)?
Which of the following is NOT a current strategy issue for managers in HRM?
Which of the following is NOT a current strategy issue for managers in HRM?
Which law ensures equal pay for men and women in the workplace?
Which law ensures equal pay for men and women in the workplace?
What is a crucial method through which HR is evolving today?
What is a crucial method through which HR is evolving today?
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What does HRM help organizations achieve apart from enhancing employee productivity?
What does HRM help organizations achieve apart from enhancing employee productivity?
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Which category of federal laws is associated with addressing discrimination in the workplace?
Which category of federal laws is associated with addressing discrimination in the workplace?
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What is one of the key roles of HRM departments in relation to organizational strategy?
What is one of the key roles of HRM departments in relation to organizational strategy?
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Which of the following encompasses local laws in Jamaica relating to employment?
Which of the following encompasses local laws in Jamaica relating to employment?
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What is one advantage of external recruiting compared to internal promotion?
What is one advantage of external recruiting compared to internal promotion?
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What method is increasingly used in performance appraisals to provide a comprehensive view of employee performance?
What method is increasingly used in performance appraisals to provide a comprehensive view of employee performance?
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Which of the following is NOT a common selection device used in the employee selection process?
Which of the following is NOT a common selection device used in the employee selection process?
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What is a primary objective of training and development programs in organizations?
What is a primary objective of training and development programs in organizations?
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Which of the following best describes the mentoring process?
Which of the following best describes the mentoring process?
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What is one potential error in performance evaluations related to stereotyping?
What is one potential error in performance evaluations related to stereotyping?
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Which type of training involves an experienced employee teaching a new hire directly?
Which type of training involves an experienced employee teaching a new hire directly?
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What is referred to as the 'halo effect' in performance evaluations?
What is referred to as the 'halo effect' in performance evaluations?
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What is one of the main purposes of the Jamaican labour laws?
What is one of the main purposes of the Jamaican labour laws?
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How do societal trends impact Human Resource Management?
How do societal trends impact Human Resource Management?
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What does becoming an 'employer of choice' imply?
What does becoming an 'employer of choice' imply?
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What is the primary focus of HR planning?
What is the primary focus of HR planning?
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Which of the following is NOT a trend influencing HRM?
Which of the following is NOT a trend influencing HRM?
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What is a likely consequence of rightsizing an organization?
What is a likely consequence of rightsizing an organization?
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Which of these strategies may help HR managers enhance work-life balance?
Which of these strategies may help HR managers enhance work-life balance?
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What challenge is associated with managing diversity in the workplace?
What challenge is associated with managing diversity in the workplace?
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Study Notes
Human Resource Management (HRM)
- HRM is the process of attracting, developing, and maintaining a workforce.
- HRM aims to create an effective workforce over the long term.
- HRM is a crucial tool for achieving organizational goals.
Strategic Role of HRM
- HRM plays a strategic role in driving organizational performance.
- HRM is a major tool for implementing company strategy.
- HRM teams aren't only supportive of the organizational strategy but participate actively by using an ongoing and integrated plan to further organizational performance
- HRM departments support organizational strategy by improving employee productivity, financial results, and achieving organization goals.
Goals of HRM
- HRM aims to attract effective workers, build an efficient workforce, and control the company compensation and benefits management.
- Attract effective workforce involves detailed planning, forecasting, recruitment, and selection. Matching workforce needs with employee qualifications is essential.
HRM and Legal Framework
- Organizations must comply with federal and local labor laws.
- Federal laws cover EEO/Discrimination, Compensation/Benefits, and Health/Safety.
- Local legislation (in Jamaica, for example) comprises employment, industrial relations, and industrial safety laws.
- Laws are designed to protect workers' rights and ensure fair treatment.
Societal Trends Influencing HRM
- Teams and projects are becoming more common.
- Temporary and part-time employees are increasing.
- Work-life balance initiatives are gaining importance.
- Companies that focus on employee well-being are seen as employers of choice.
Rightsizing an Organization
- Intentionally reducing a company's workforce to an appropriate level.
HRM Diversity
- HRM must consider diversity and how it affects the workforce to maximize potential advantages and minimize disadvantages.
- Prejudice, stereotypes, discrimination and ethnocentrism are issues to be addressed.
Training and Development
- Training and Development programs are designed to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
- Methodologies include on-the-job training, corporate universities, promotion from within, mentoring and coaching.
Performance Appraisal
- Performance appraisal involves evaluating employee performance.
- 360-degree feedback, which incorporates feedback from various sources, is a modern approach.
- BARS (Behaviourally Anchored Rating Scale) can help reduce error in performance evaluations.
Compensation
- Compensation encompasses monetary and non-monetary rewards for employees.
- Factors include wage and salary structures, equity considerations, and pay for performance.
- Employee benefits like health insurance, vacations, and day care are crucial.
Termination
- Termination procedures address workforce departures.
- Exit interviews can offer important insight.
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This quiz explores the key concepts of Human Resource Management, including its strategic role in organizational performance and goals. Understand how HRM is vital for attracting and maintaining an effective workforce while aligning with company strategies.
