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What is the primary aim of continuous improvement programs?

  • To achieve technological advancements through research and development.
  • To provide better products and services to customers. (correct)
  • To maximize profits by reducing production costs.
  • To increase employee satisfaction by improving working conditions.

    • Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the changing nature of the workforce?

  • Technological advancements
  • Globalization
  • Workforce diversity
  • Increased government regulation (correct)

    • What is the main challenge for organizations in dealing with workforce diversity?

  • Promoting cultural sensitivity training to all employees.
  • Recruiting diverse candidates.
  • Adapting to accommodate diverse groups of people. (correct)
  • Maintaining a homogeneous work environment.

    • What is the term used to describe the process of adjusting staff levels to match organizational needs?

    <p>Rightsizing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a significant concern associated with managing contingent workers?

    <p>Preventing conflicts between core and contingent employees. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason organizations emphasize the use of technology?

    <p>To create a competitive advantage through innovation and efficiency. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe individuals whose jobs revolve around acquiring and utilizing information?

    <p>Knowledge workers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a main characteristic of the "Scientific Management" approach to human resource management?

    <p>Considering employees as assets and not just factors of production. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key finding of the Hawthorne studies that contributed to the 'Human Relations Approach' to HRM?

    <p>Employee productivity is influenced by social and psychological factors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major limitation of the 'Human Relations Approach' to HRM?

    <p>It overlooks the individuality of employees while setting procedures, standards, and rules. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most accurate description of the 'Human Resources Approach' to HRM?

    <p>Viewing employees as assets and recognizing their value to the organization's success. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary objective motivated the introduction of welfare programs during the 'Scientific Management' era?

    <p>To improve employee morale and productivity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best reflects the central idea of the 'Human Resources Approach' to HRM?

    <p>Organizational objectives and employee needs are interconnected and can be achieved together. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'Human Relations Approach' to HRM emerged due to the recognition that:

    <p>Productivity is also influenced by a combination of social and psychological factors. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sets the 'Human Resources Approach' apart from the preceding 'Scientific Management' and 'Human Relations Approach'?

    <p>It views employees as valuable resources and recognizes their contribution to organizational success. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary perspective of Personnel Management?

    <p>Short-term perspective (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement describes the control style in Human Resources Management?

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    How does HRM view the employment contract compared to PM?

    <p>Aim to go beyond the contract (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference in the managerial task between PM and HRM?

    <p>Nurturing vs. monitoring (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately reflects the role outlook of Personnel Management?

    <p>Cost-minimization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a line manager in HRM?

    <p>Directing the work of subordinates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes staff authority?

    <p>Advisory role to line managers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main responsibilities of HR managers in their line function?

    <p>Interpreting company policies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which responsibility is NOT associated with the line manager?

    <p>Coordinating HR personnel activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of HR managers in their coordinative function?

    <p>Coordinating personnel activities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a responsibility of line managers in HRM?

    <p>Controlling departmental costs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of HRM is primarily focused on assisting and advising line managers?

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    What is one of the primary roles of a line authority in HRM?

    <p>Making decisions about departmental staff (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key component of continuous improvement programs?

    <p>Focus on the customer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Work Process Engineering primarily involve?

    <p>Radical changes to entire work processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes employee involvement programs?

    <p>They promote greater productivity and employee loyalty. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been a significant change in career paradigms in the workforce?

    <p>Greater emphasis on work/family balance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common personnel mistake in organizations?

    <p>Hiring the wrong person for the job (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can HRM assist in adapting to work process engineering?

    <p>By providing skills training and support (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'person/organization fit' refer to?

    <p>Ensuring that employees' values align with the organization's mission (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of unsafe employment practices?

    <p>Fines for non-compliance with safety codes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of job design in HRM compared to PM?

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    How does conflict handling differ between PM and HRM?

    <p>Managing climate and culture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approach of HRM towards respect for employees compared to PM?

    <p>Employees as assets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of interests does HRM emphasize over PM?

    <p>Mutuality of interests (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is employee advocacy perceived in HRM as opposed to PM?

    <p>As a member of the management team (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) play in organizations?

    <p>Aligning HR objectives with organizational goals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which code was introduced as part of the new labour codes in 2021?

    <p>Code on Industrial Relations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key goal of SHRM in relation to human resources?

    <p>Achieve long-term and short-term goals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Human Resource Management (HRM)

    HRM is the strategic approach to managing people in an organization to optimize performance.

    Scientific Management

    A theory guided by Frederick Taylor that emphasizes efficiency and standardization in work processes.

    Economic Man

    A concept asserting that workers are primarily motivated by financial incentives and economic gain.

    Human Relations Approach

    A management perspective emphasizing the importance of social and psychological factors in productivity.

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    Hawthorne Studies

    Research by Elton Mayo that revealed the impact of social factors on employee productivity.

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    Employee as Asset

    This approach views employees as valuable resources contributing to organizational success.

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    Organizational Goals vs Employee Needs

    The concept that organizational objectives and employee needs can align and support each other.

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    Challenges to HRM

    The complexities HRM faces, including adapting to changes, employee relations, and performance management.

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    Continuous Improvement

    A systematic approach to enhancing processes and quality in an organization.

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    Customer Focus

    A principle of continuous improvement that prioritizes the needs and satisfaction of customers.

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    Empowerment of Employees

    Involves granting employees authority and autonomy to make decisions and improve their work.

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    Work Process Engineering

    The practice of radically changing work processes to improve efficiency and quality.

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    Delegation

    The act of assigning decision-making authority to employees in their roles.

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    New Career Paradigms

    Shift from traditional employment models to flexible and adaptive career paths.

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    Employee Involvement Programs

    Initiatives designed to increase employee participation in decision making and improvement processes.

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    Impact of Labor Laws

    Regulations that guide employment practices and improve quality of work life.

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    Globalization

    The integration of businesses operating worldwide, creating a global village.

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    Knowledge Worker

    Individuals whose roles revolve around acquiring and applying information.

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    Workforce Diversity

    The inclusion and accommodation of diverse groups within an organization.

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    Contingent Workers

    Temporary, part-time, or contract workers used for flexibility.

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    Rightsizing

    The process of adjusting workforce levels to meet changing organizational needs.

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    Quality Management

    A systematic approach to ensuring products and services meet quality standards.

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    Labor Supply Management

    Strategies used by organizations to balance workforce availability and demand.

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    HRM vs PM Perspective

    HRM has a long-term perspective; PM has a short-term perspective.

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    Control in HRM vs PM

    HRM promotes self-control, while PM relies on external control.

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    Employment Contract Focus

    PM focuses on written contracts; HRM aims to extend beyond these contracts.

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    Managerial Task View

    PM involves monitoring, while HRM is about nurturing employee growth.

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    Initiatives Approach

    PM utilizes piecemeal initiatives; HRM adopts integrated approaches.

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    Authority in HRM

    The right to make decisions, direct work, and give orders within an organization.

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    Staff Authority

    The authority that allows HR managers to advise other managers or employees.

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    Line Authority

    The authority of managers to direct people in their own department.

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    Line Manager Responsibilities

    Key tasks include placing the right person on the right job and improving employee performance.

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    HR Manager Functions

    HR managers perform line, coordination, and staff functions.

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    Coordination Function of HRM

    HR managers coordinate personnel activities to ensure functional control.

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    Line Function of HRM

    The HR manager directs activities within their own department.

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    Staff Function of HRM

    The role of assisting and advising line managers is central to HR management.

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    Job Design

    The process of structuring tasks and responsibilities to improve efficiency and employee satisfaction.

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    Conflict Handling

    Strategies employed to manage and resolve disputes within an organization.

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    Training and Development

    Programs designed to enhance employee skills and knowledge for career improvement.

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    Respect for Employees

    Approaching workers as essential assets rather than expendable tools.

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    Shared Interests

    A situation where both organizational goals and employee needs are respected and aligned.

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    Evolution in HRM

    The shift from being employee advocates to integral parts of management teams.

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    Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM)

    Aligning HR practices with organizational goals to enhance performance.

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    New Labor Codes

    Regulations established to ensure employee rights and workplace standards, including wages and safety.

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    Study Notes

    Introduction to Human Resource Management

    • Human Resource (HR) is a valuable and unique resource for any organization.
    • Human Resource Management (HRM) is one of the most complex and challenging fields in modern management.

    Contents

    • Introduction: The introductory concepts and background information for HR topics.
    • Definition: Formal explanations of human resource and management.
    • History: Understanding the evolution of HRM practices.
    • Functions of HRM, Policy, Procedure, and Practices: Key functions involved in HRM, including policies, procedures, and practices.
    • Line and Staff, Org Chart, Roles, and Deliverables: Roles and structures of HRM within an organization. Clarification of roles, responsibilities, and deliverables, including aspects of organizing, directing, and controlling.
    • Personnel and HRM differences, Challenges to HRM, SHRM (Strategic HRM)-improving Performance: Highlights the differences between personnel management and HRM. Emphasis on the challenges involved and how SHRM improves performance.
    • 4 codes of grouped employment laws: Legislation details relevant to employer-employee relations.

    History- Scientific Management

    • Frederick Taylor's work focused on motions, tools, and time required for tasks.
    • Fair performance standards and incentive pay were crucial elements.
    • Economic Man-Worker was motivated mainly by economic gain.
    • Job analysis, job specifications, wage incentives, and welfare programs were developed.

    Human Relations Approach

    • Elton Mayo's Hawthorne studies (1927) laid the foundation for this approach.
    • Employee productivity is impacted by social and psychological factors, not solely on job design and compensation.
    • Strong group relationships and management support factors are key to higher productivity and improved employee satisfaction.
    • The growing strength of unionism influenced the approach.
    • This approach did not consider factors such as performance management, career development, and planning.

    Human Resources Approach

    • Organizational goals and employee needs are compatible and should be pursued cohesively.
    • Employees are assets to be invested in for better returns.
    • Policies should help employees fulfill their needs and achieve goals and personal growth.
    • Policies need a conducive environment to support this.

    Progress of The Personnel Function

    • The personnel function has evolved through several stages, from Personnel Management to Human Resource Management and focusing on Business Integration.
    • The role of HRM now expands to incorporate Talent management and Strategic Management aspects.

    Managerial Functions

    • The managerial functions of Planning, Organizing, Controlling, and Staff, apply to HRM.
    • Key managerial activities like setting goals and standards, developing rules, and procedures are included in Planning.
    • Staffing includes recruiting, selection, training evaluating and rewarding of employees.
    • Controlling is about establishing standards, comparing performance to standards and taking corrective actions.
    • Organizing involves assigning responsibilities, setting up channels of communication, coordinating sub-ordinates' work, and giving subordinates direction and support (delegation).

    The Four Main Functions of HR

    • Acquiring talent (recruitment and selection)
    • Developing talent (training and development)
    • Motivating employees (financial and nonfinancial rewards)
    • Retaining employees (creating a positive work environment)

    Functions of HRM (Detailed Function Breakdown)

    • Procedural aspects of HRM (e.g job analysis, recruiting, planning, selection, placement, job design, motivation, maintaining health, safety, welfare activities, handling grievances, and integration issues);
    • Operational aspects of HRM (integration issues, grievance handling, maintaining morale, providing and maintaining employee relations),
    • Emerging issues (accounting, HRIS, job stress, international relations, mental health, HR technology, HR and AI)

    Roles and Deliverables (Ulrich 1997)

    • Administrative Expert Role: Focuses on efficient processes for staffing, training, appraisal, rewards, and employee flow.
    • Employee Champion Role: Addresses employees' day-to-day problems, concerns, and needs.
    • Change Agent Role: Manages effectively change within the organizational structure and culture to adapt to future trends (transformations).
    • Strategic Partner Role: Aligns HR strategies and tactics effectively with wider organizational strategies.

    The World of Work

    • The world of work is dynamic and rapidly changing, impacting HRM, necessitating changes and adjustments to workforce diversity, technology, globalisation, contingent workforces, workforce diversity and continuous improvement initiatives.

    Understanding Cultural Environments

    • Today's business world is a global village where organizations operate across diverse cultures.
    • HRM practices need to adapt to diverse cultural contexts, including multinational corporations, national culture dimensions, and global frameworks, for successful organizational functioning and global competitiveness.

    The Changing World of Technology

    • Technology significantly influenced how people work and how information is created, stored, and disseminated.
    • Knowledge Workers are critical in this new information-intensive era due to their job functions centered on using knowledge.
    • Technology adoption improves organizational productivity, competitiveness, and information quality.

    Workforce Diversity

    • The challenge for organizations is to accommodate diverse groups of people.
    • Workforce diversity can include demographic aspects such as gender, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age (generational differences).
    • Understanding and adapting to workforce dynamics and work-life balance is crucial.

    Labor Supply

    • Downsizing and organizational strategy considerations for attracting talent and managing contingent workers include part-time, temporary, and contract workers to balance demand and supply based on fluctuating needs.
    • Factors affecting supply include population/social trends like generational shifts and early retirement pressures.
    • Organizations face issues related to attracting, motivating, integrating contingent workers without undermining core employees and addressing conflict.

    Continuous Improvement Programs

    • Efforts to continually improve products and services.
    • Quality management concepts, such as those from W. Edwards Deming, are crucial.
    • Strategies include focus on the customer, continuous improvement, improvement in the quality of everything, accurate measurement, empowering employees, work process engineering.
    • These programs can involve radical changes to processes to enhance overall business performance.

    Employee Involvement

    • Delegation involves empowering employees with the authority to make decisions in their job.
    • Work teams comprised of specialized individuals collaborate effectively within the organization and enable HR to empower employees in new roles.
    • Employee involvement programs can enhance productivity, build loyalty, and foster commitment in the workforce.

    Changing Attitudes of Workforce

    • Changing career patterns are reflected in new approaches to career paths, job roles and responsibilities, and employee loyalty.
    • There is a focus on work-life balance, continuous professional development and adaptable approaches to employment.

    Impact of the Government

    • Labor laws, codes, and reforms
    • Quality of work-life aspects
    • Technology in training and development

    Personnel Mistakes

    • Hiring the wrong person for the job, turnover, employee performance problems.
    • Waste of time on useless interviews and negative impacts such as discrimination lawsuits.
    • Errors in management practices, such as unsafe practices and unfair pay policies, can lead to organizational fines and disputes.

    Video: HRM at Patagonia

    • (See provided YouTube link)

    Basic HR Concepts

    • Achieving results is the bottom line of effective management.
    • HRM activities create value by generating the necessary employee behaviors to realize organizational goals.

    Line and Staff Aspects of HRM

    • Authority involves the right to make decisions, direct work, and give orders.
    • Staff authority is advisory in nature, advising other managers or employees regarding issues.
    • Line authority involves direct authority over subordinates in a department. This authority is employed to manage and orchestrate work flow within a department.

    Line Managers' HR Responsibilities

    • Line managers carry a wide array of HRM responsibilities. These responsibilities include placing the right person on the right job, orienting and training employees for new roles and jobs, improving employee performance, fostering collaboration, interpreting company policies, controlling costs, developing employee skills, and maintaining employee morale.

    Functions of the HR Manager

    • Three key functions (Line, Coordination, and Staff) enable the HR manager to perform diverse activities including directing and coordinating staff, managing departmental activities (like in a cafeteria), and advising and assisting line managers.

    Size of HR Department

    • The size of an HR department depends on the overall organization's size.
    • Small companies may have limited HR personnel, while larger organizations tend to have more specialists covering distinct HR functions.

    Duties of HR Specialists

    • Training Specialists plan, organize, and direct training, providing guidance.
    • Job Analysts collect information about jobs, and outline essential job descriptions.
    • Recruiters gather information on jobs, interview candidates, and recommend qualified candidates.
    • EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) Coordinators investigate grievances, and examine HR practices for potential violations.
    • Compensation Managers develop salary plans and strategies, manage benefits, advise on ER (employment relations) issues, and negotiate with unions.

    Qualities of an HR Manager

    • Knowledge, intelligence, communication skills, objectivity, leadership, motivational skills, emotional maturity, and empathy in this function enhance overall business performance and success.

    Policy and Procedure

    • Policies are rules and guidelines for achieving organizational goals.
    • Effective policies clarify what employees do and why.
    • Procedures provide step-by-step instructions on how policies are implemented and who performs expected responsibilities.

    Difference between HRM and PM

    • HRM is proactive, while PM is reactive.

    • HRM focuses on resources and contracts where PM focuses on individual employees and contracts.

    • HRM emphasises performance as a contributor to job satisfaction where PM views job satisfaction as a driving factor of enhanced performance.

    • Differences in HRM and PM dimensions like perspective, control, role, and outlook are shown using a table.

    Strategic Human Resource Management-Improving Performance

    • SHRM aims at achieving short-term and long-term organizational goals through optimized utilization of human resources. In that regard, aligning HR objectives with organizational objectives is an important aspect.

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