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What does Human Resource Management primarily focus on in an organization?
What does Human Resource Management primarily focus on in an organization?
- Minimizing employee turnover at all costs
- Maximizing profits through automation
- Managing and handling employees as valuable assets (correct)
- Developing new marketing strategies
Which stage of the employment cycle involves activities such as human resource planning and job analysis?
Which stage of the employment cycle involves activities such as human resource planning and job analysis?
- Post-hiring
- Pre-hiring (correct)
- Separation
- Hiring
What is the main contribution of Frederick Taylor to human resource management?
What is the main contribution of Frederick Taylor to human resource management?
- Introducing emotional intelligence in management
- Focusing solely on employee compensation
- Developing the theory of scientific management (correct)
- Promoting team-based working environments
Which practice is NOT part of the post-hiring stage in Human Resource Management?
Which practice is NOT part of the post-hiring stage in Human Resource Management?
What incentive did Frederick Taylor propose for workers who exceeded output standards?
What incentive did Frederick Taylor propose for workers who exceeded output standards?
During which period did companies start developing departmental units focused on employee well-being?
During which period did companies start developing departmental units focused on employee well-being?
In which stage of the employment cycle are hiring policies established?
In which stage of the employment cycle are hiring policies established?
What aspect of management did Frederick Taylor's work mainly impact?
What aspect of management did Frederick Taylor's work mainly impact?
What significant development in employment testing occurred alongside World War I?
What significant development in employment testing occurred alongside World War I?
During which period did the Hawthorne Studies significantly influence management practices?
During which period did the Hawthorne Studies significantly influence management practices?
What was a notable outcome of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
What was a notable outcome of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Which of the following was a primary concern for employers from 1985 to the present?
Which of the following was a primary concern for employers from 1985 to the present?
Why is it essential for employees to understand HR management?
Why is it essential for employees to understand HR management?
What characteristic is NOT typically associated with human resource management?
What characteristic is NOT typically associated with human resource management?
Which aspect of HR management is particularly important for supervisors and leaders?
Which aspect of HR management is particularly important for supervisors and leaders?
What personal qualities are attributed to successful entrepreneurs?
What personal qualities are attributed to successful entrepreneurs?
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Study Notes
Human Resource Management (HRM)
- HRM manages an organization's most valuable asset: its employees, focusing on respect and compassion throughout their employment life.
- Critical stages in the employment cycle include pre-hiring, hiring, and post-hiring.
Employment Cycle Stages
- Pre-Hiring: Involves human resource planning and job analysis to determine the number and qualifications of employees needed.
- Hiring: Establishes policies for staffing needs, leading to recruitment and selection processes.
- Post-Hiring: Involves HRM practices that enhance employee performance, such as training, performance appraisal, compensation, health and safety, and eventual separation.
Historical Development of HRM
- Frederick Taylor: Introduced scientific management in the early 1900s, emphasizing a systematic approach to employee selection and training.
- 1890-1910: Focus on scientific selection and additional compensation for exceeding output standards to motivate workers.
- 1910-1930: Development of departmental units to maintain employee well-being, spurred by industrial psychology and World War I.
- 1930-1945: The Hawthorne Studies highlighted the importance of personal and social interactions in enhancing productivity.
- 1945-1965: Emergence of unions, stressing employee-employer relationships.
- 1965-1985: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited employment discrimination and emphasized equal employment opportunities.
- 1985-Present: Addressing diverse labor forces, globalization, and strategic HRM functionalities in response to change and competition.
Importance of HRM
- HRM encompasses critical business functions, including recruitment, selection, training, and development.
Perspectives on HRM
- Entrepreneurs: Should possess motivation and persistence, acknowledging both the rewards and drawbacks of entrepreneurship.
- Employees: Recognize their value as assets; understanding HR management helps them grasp their rights and roles within the organization.
- Supervisors and Leaders: HRM leads to productivity improvement programs and enhances employee quality of life; decisions should align with job requirements, avoiding personal biases for competitive advantage in recruitment.
Characteristics of HRM
- Prevalent Nature: HRM is ongoing across all management areas and is integral to organizational operations.
- Dynamic Process: It adapts to challenges without solely relying on written policies to address issues.
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