Human Resource Management Overview

False (B)

Telecommuting

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

<p>Protective = Protect workers against unfair treatment Auxiliary = Support practice of collective bargaining Restrictive = Limit trade unions' activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reducing workforce to optimal levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forecasting human needs and matching individuals with job vacancies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>E-cruiting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To observe, evaluate, and provide feedback on an employee's performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>On-the-job training = Experienced employee teaches a new employee Corporate universities = In-house training and education facility Mentoring = Guidance from an experienced employee Coaching = Directing and instructing for skill development</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Internal recruiting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stereotyping or halo effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To increase organizational performance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Employment (Equal Pay for Men and Women)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Minimum Wage Act = Employment Law Termination and Redundancy Payments Act = Employment Law Labour Relations and the Industrial Dispute Act = Industrial Relations Law Occupational Safety and Health Act = Industrial Safety Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Managing successful marketing campaigns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Effective workforce development</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of attracting, developing, and retaining a skilled workforce.

HRM's role in driving organizational performance by supporting and actively pursuing a plan for improving the company's results.

Federal laws that protect workers from discrimination based on protected characteristics.

Federal laws outlining fair wages, salaries, and employee benefits.

Laws within Jamaica regulating employment, industrial relations, and safety in the workplace.

Development of business strategies that extend across different countries and cultures.

Utilizing technology to manage HR functions, improving efficiency and effectiveness.

Human Resource Management directly affects organizational performance in productivity, financials and achieving company goals.

Filling high-level positions by promoting qualified employees from within the organization.

Seeking new employees from outside the organization to fill open positions.

Using the internet to find and attract potential job candidates.

The process of evaluating candidates and choosing the best fit for a job.

Training new employees by having experienced workers teach them job skills directly.

In-house training centers offering a wide range of learning opportunities for employee development.

Experienced employees guide and support less experienced colleagues to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Evaluating an employee's performance, providing feedback, and setting goals for improvement.

A Jamaican law protecting workers against unfair treatment, supporting collective bargaining, and limiting disruptive industrial action.

Forecasting future human resource needs and matching individuals with job openings.

Strategies to help employees balance work and personal life (e.g., telecommuting, flexible schedules).

Temporary or part-time employees, a growing component of the workforce.

An appealing company for potential employees, focusing on tangible and intangible benefits.

Reducing a company's workforce to an appropriate level for the current situation.

Factors such as work-life balance, team/project focus, temporary employment, and diversity influence human resource management practices.