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What primary objective does Human Resource Management (HRM) aim to achieve concerning employees?
What primary objective does Human Resource Management (HRM) aim to achieve concerning employees?
- Reducing employee workload.
- Ensuring minimal training costs.
- Guaranteeing lifelong employment for all staff.
- Maximizing employee contribution to organizational objectives. (correct)
According to Armstrong's definition, what is a key aspect of Human Resource Management?
According to Armstrong's definition, what is a key aspect of Human Resource Management?
- A focus on short-term profit maximization through workforce exploitation.
- A rigid set of rules for employee conduct.
- A strategic approach to acquiring, developing, and managing an organization's key resource. (correct)
- A tactical approach to daily operations.
According to Dale Yoder, how is the management of human resources viewed?
According to Dale Yoder, how is the management of human resources viewed?
- As a series of unrelated tasks.
- As a process of minimizing employee input in decision-making.
- As a system in which participants aim to achieve both individual and group goals. (correct)
- As a method for enforcing strict hierarchical control.
Which of the processes below is NOT typically a function of Human Resource Management?
Which of the processes below is NOT typically a function of Human Resource Management?
What encompassing role does Human Resource Management serve within an organization?
What encompassing role does Human Resource Management serve within an organization?
How does effective human resource management contribute to employee satisfaction?
How does effective human resource management contribute to employee satisfaction?
In the context of HRM, what does 'acquiring' the organization's key resource involve?
In the context of HRM, what does 'acquiring' the organization's key resource involve?
Why is gaining the commitment of employees considered a strategic aspect of Human Resource Management?
Why is gaining the commitment of employees considered a strategic aspect of Human Resource Management?
How can understanding human resource management as a 'system' impact an organization's approach to achieving goals?
How can understanding human resource management as a 'system' impact an organization's approach to achieving goals?
Which of the following best describes the role of HRM in maintaining the workforce?
Which of the following best describes the role of HRM in maintaining the workforce?
Flashcards
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management
A function focused on hiring, training, motivating, developing, and maintaining a workforce to achieve organizational objectives.
HRM (Armstrong, 1997)
HRM (Armstrong, 1997)
A method of gaining, managing, motivating and developing people who work in and for the organization.
HRM (Dale Yoder)
HRM (Dale Yoder)
HR is a system where participants seek to attain individual and group goals.
Study Notes
- Human Resource Management (HRM) is a management function focused on hiring, training, motivating, developing, and maintaining the workforce within an organization.
- HRM aims to ensure employee satisfaction to maximize their contribution to achieving organizational objectives.
- HRM is defined as a strategic approach to acquiring, developing, managing, motivating, and securing the commitment of an organization's key resource that is people, who work in and for the organization.
- Dale Yoder views human resource management as a system where participants aim to achieve both individual and group goals.
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