Human Resource Management Overview
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Which of the following is NOT considered an HRM tool?

  • Work organisation
  • Motivation
  • Skills development
  • Financial analysis (correct)

    • Investing in intangible assets is crucial for intellectual capital management.

    True

    What is the primary responsibility of a personnel manager?

    Support of personnel and social processes

    What does HRE stand for in HRM?

    <p>Human Resource Economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The three main HRM tools are work organisation, skills development, and __________.

    <p>motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    HRD and HRE are the same concepts under HRM.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the HR practices with their purposes:

    <p>Remuneration = Motivation and reward Performance evaluation = Assessing employee performance Job analysis = Understanding job roles Career management = Developing employee pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function of the personnel manager involves setting guidelines and priorities?

    <p>Management and coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name two components of Human Resource Development (HRD).

    <p>Forecasting and planning of personnel needs, professional development and career-shaping.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The goal of HRM is to achieve a certain level of __________.

    <p>labor productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Organisational culture has no impact on the working relationships within a company.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of HRE?

    <p>Search and selection of staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one responsibility of the personnel manager regarding HR information.

    <p>Creation of an information system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following HRM components with their descriptions:

    <p>Forecasting = Planning for future personnel needs Adaptation = Integrating new employees into the organization Reward system = Compensating employees for their work Ergonomics = Study of workplace efficiency and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    HRM is primarily focused on administrative procedures and does not involve strategic management.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one importance of HRM mentioned in the content?

    <p>Increase in labor productivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of managers at all levels of management?

    <p>Designing company products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The personnel department can only be directly subordinate to the Chief Executive Officer.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key responsibility of HR departments in an organization?

    <p>Providing advice and services related to human resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Personnel policy is the written and unwritten expression of the organisation's __________.

    <p>values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following HR policy areas with their descriptions:

    <p>Employment of workers = Recruitment and selection practices Equity, remuneration = Fair pay and treatment in the workplace Training and development = Enhancing employee skills and competencies Health and safety at work = Ensuring a safe working environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area is NOT typically included in HR policy?

    <p>Marketing strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic addresses issues related to labor relations.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are sub-areas that may be included in HR policy?

    <p>Employment relations, training, remuneration, health and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary focus of social-liberal HR concepts?

    <p>Ensuring the development and protection of personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'human resources' emerged in the 1980s to emphasize the uniqueness of employees compared to capital and material resources.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the HRM manager play in relation to staff performance?

    <p>The HRM manager is responsible for the level of performance of the staff.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In social-liberal concepts, HR work is oriented towards _______ employment problems and workforce management.

    <p>in-house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the HR management concepts to their key characteristics:

    <p>Social-liberal = Focus on personnel development and motivational factors Managerial HRM = Strategic management of human resources Participative management = Employee ownership and cooperation Performance orientation = Quality for customers and satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the goals of the HR director in a company?

    <p>To maximize the competitiveness of the company through staff performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    HR work is now solely the responsibility of HR managers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of approach to HR management is assumed to be the most effective?

    <p>Close interaction between the line manager and the HR department.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    HR work has become _______ and a matter for specialists.

    <p>professionalized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect is emphasized in the managerial HRM concept?

    <p>Recognition of employees as human capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    HRM and HRD

    • HRM (Human Resource Management) and HRE (Human Resource Economy) are intertwined concepts involved in optimizing the use of employee capabilities.
    • HRE focuses on creating optimal work conditions, organizational structures, and reward systems.
    • HRD (Human Resource Development) focuses on the development of employees, providing optimal conditions for their professional growth.
    • HRD involves forecasting and planning personnel needs, staff selection and recruitment, professional development, and creating conducive working environments, including relationships and lifestyles.

    Goal of HRM

    • The goal of HRM is achieving a competitive level of labor productivity.
    • Costs of HRM are considered a factor influencing staff performance.

    Importance of HRM

    • HRM increases labor productivity.
    • HRM motivates workers.

    Development of HRM Concepts

    • Administrative/Technocratic (until early 1960s): Views employees as factors of production and HR work as primarily administrative recordkeeping, providing information to management.
    • Social-liberal/Socially-oriented (since the 1960s): Emphasizes employees as socially determined and essential to the organization's success. HR plays an active role in shaping workforce well-being and skills development

    HRM in Organization

    • HRM is part of strategic management within an organization, supporting the implementation of the enterprise's strategy.
    • A company's HR director should focus on maintaining the company's competitive performance.
    • HR work is both an administrative function and a strategic function.
    • Effective HR management requires close collaboration between line managers and the HR department.
    • Managers play a key role in the implementation of HR policy and its impact on worker behaviors.

    HRM Tools

    • Work organization: Employees needing clear work assignments and competency requirements.
    • Skills development: Employees needing the necessary skills to adequately perform assigned tasks.
    • Motivation: Employee drive to perform productively.
    • HR Practices: These are tied to labor legislation, involving administration, methodology, and analysis, often supported by consulting services.

    HRM Subjects

    • Personnel managers and their staff are responsible for substantive, organizational, and methodological support for all personnel-related functions.
    • Personnel management functions include creating updating policies, creating planning and social development plans, establishing guidelines, and maintaining an information system.

    HRM Advisary and Research Functions

    • HRM functions should provide advisory and research services in solving employee problems, managing satisfaction, and influencing employee actions.
    • Managers at all levels play a role in this.

    Personnel Policy

    • Personnel policy is based upon the organisation's values and philosophy.
    • It will define the main objectives and procedures for HR actions.
    • Policies should be tailored for tasks like Recruitment, hiring, training, remuneration, and career management.

    Other Factors of HRM

    • Employment of workers: Includes equity, equal opportunities, and employment relations.
    • Training and development: for employees
    • Health and safety at work: creating a safe environment
    • Remuneration: Compensation plans and program
    • Social programs: Social and welfare aspects
    • Respect, equality, and harassment: these should be considered from a personnel management perspective.
    • Quality of working life: addresses employee well-being.

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    This quiz covers the key concepts of Human Resource Management (HRM) and Human Resource Development (HRD). It explores their goals, importance, and historical development. Test your knowledge on how HRM optimizes employee capabilities and enhances productivity in organizations.

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