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What is the main focus of Human Resource Management?
What is the main focus of Human Resource Management?
Who are considered crucial to the success of an organization according to historical views?
Who are considered crucial to the success of an organization according to historical views?
What concept did Frederick Taylor introduce to improve efficiency in manufacturing jobs?
What concept did Frederick Taylor introduce to improve efficiency in manufacturing jobs?
In a barter economy within an organization, what kind of activities are encouraged?
In a barter economy within an organization, what kind of activities are encouraged?
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During the Industrial Revolution, what did Robert Owen and Charles Babbage focus on?
During the Industrial Revolution, what did Robert Owen and Charles Babbage focus on?
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What was the main influence on the emergence of HR as a field in the early 20th century?
What was the main influence on the emergence of HR as a field in the early 20th century?
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During which era was unionism introduced and work conditions improved compared to the previous government?
During which era was unionism introduced and work conditions improved compared to the previous government?
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When did companies begin to view workers as investments and assets rather than just costs?
When did companies begin to view workers as investments and assets rather than just costs?
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What challenge involves the need for companies to compete in global markets?
What challenge involves the need for companies to compete in global markets?
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Which era saw the establishment of a proper personnel department and the increase in labor unions?
Which era saw the establishment of a proper personnel department and the increase in labor unions?
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What is crucial to the long-term survival of an organization, according to the text?
What is crucial to the long-term survival of an organization, according to the text?
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Which period saw commercial activities become more complicated and an increase in labor unions?
Which period saw commercial activities become more complicated and an increase in labor unions?
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