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What is a key aspect of an innovation strategy for a technology company?
What is a key aspect of an innovation strategy for a technology company?
- Focus on traditional methods
- Mandatory overtime
- Strict hierarchical structures
- Employee autonomy (correct)
What does the Harvard Framework primarily emphasize?
What does the Harvard Framework primarily emphasize?
- Individual employee performance only
- Eliminating stakeholder considerations
- Maximizing shareholder profits exclusively
- Aligning HR practices with organizational goals (correct)
Which of the following stakeholders is NOT explicitly mentioned in relation to the Harvard Framework?
Which of the following stakeholders is NOT explicitly mentioned in relation to the Harvard Framework?
- Shareholders
- Management
- Employees
- Government regulators (correct)
What dual outcomes does the Harvard Framework advocate for in HR management?
What dual outcomes does the Harvard Framework advocate for in HR management?
How might a retail company implement the Harvard Framework?
How might a retail company implement the Harvard Framework?
What is suggested as a necessary approach during organizational changes like mergers?
What is suggested as a necessary approach during organizational changes like mergers?
Which principle is highlighted in HR decisions according to the Harvard Framework?
Which principle is highlighted in HR decisions according to the Harvard Framework?
What is an example of a policy choice for a retail company following the Harvard Framework?
What is an example of a policy choice for a retail company following the Harvard Framework?
What is the primary focus of the Resource-Based View (RBV) in Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM)?
What is the primary focus of the Resource-Based View (RBV) in Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM)?
Which aspect is critical for sustaining a competitive edge according to the Resource-Based View?
Which aspect is critical for sustaining a competitive edge according to the Resource-Based View?
What does the Behavioral Perspective emphasize in Strategic Human Resource Management?
What does the Behavioral Perspective emphasize in Strategic Human Resource Management?
In the context of the Behavioral Perspective, what is a key role of Human Resources?
In the context of the Behavioral Perspective, what is a key role of Human Resources?
According to the Human Capital Perspective, how are employees viewed in relation to organizational success?
According to the Human Capital Perspective, how are employees viewed in relation to organizational success?
Which of the following HR practices would likely be implemented in an innovation-driven strategy?
Which of the following HR practices would likely be implemented in an innovation-driven strategy?
What may happen if an organization loses highly skilled employees according to the Resource-Based View?
What may happen if an organization loses highly skilled employees according to the Resource-Based View?
What drives business performance according to the Behavioral Perspective?
What drives business performance according to the Behavioral Perspective?
Which component of the AMO Theory focuses on the skills and knowledge employees possess?
Which component of the AMO Theory focuses on the skills and knowledge employees possess?
What practice is associated with enhancing employees' motivation according to the AMO Theory?
What practice is associated with enhancing employees' motivation according to the AMO Theory?
Which of the following is NOT a key factor in the AMO Theory?
Which of the following is NOT a key factor in the AMO Theory?
In the context of the AMO Theory, what does 'Opportunity' emphasize?
In the context of the AMO Theory, what does 'Opportunity' emphasize?
Which practice would likely NOT improve employees' perceived ability in the workplace?
Which practice would likely NOT improve employees' perceived ability in the workplace?
What aspect does the Psychological Contract Theory primarily focus on?
What aspect does the Psychological Contract Theory primarily focus on?
Which HR practice is associated with providing employees the chance to use their skills fully?
Which HR practice is associated with providing employees the chance to use their skills fully?
What type of factors comprise motivation in the AMO Theory?
What type of factors comprise motivation in the AMO Theory?
What does the Universalistic Perspective in SHRM assert?
What does the Universalistic Perspective in SHRM assert?
What is a characteristic of the Contingency Perspective in SHRM?
What is a characteristic of the Contingency Perspective in SHRM?
In the context of SHRM, what does vertical alignment refer to?
In the context of SHRM, what does vertical alignment refer to?
What is the main idea behind the Configurational Perspective in SHRM?
What is the main idea behind the Configurational Perspective in SHRM?
Which of the following is an example of a practice advocated by the Universalistic Perspective?
Which of the following is an example of a practice advocated by the Universalistic Perspective?
How does horizontal fit differ from vertical alignment in SHRM?
How does horizontal fit differ from vertical alignment in SHRM?
What is a key component of the Configurational Perspective?
What is a key component of the Configurational Perspective?
Why might a startup adopt flexible work practices, according to the Contingency Perspective?
Why might a startup adopt flexible work practices, according to the Contingency Perspective?
What primarily characterizes a psychological contract between employees and employers?
What primarily characterizes a psychological contract between employees and employers?
Which of the following is an expectation that employees may have from their employer?
Which of the following is an expectation that employees may have from their employer?
What does perceived fulfillment in the context of psychological contracts refer to?
What does perceived fulfillment in the context of psychological contracts refer to?
What is the distinction between breach and violation in psychological contracts?
What is the distinction between breach and violation in psychological contracts?
What does High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS) aim to maximize?
What does High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS) aim to maximize?
Which practice is NOT typically associated with High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS)?
Which practice is NOT typically associated with High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS)?
What expected outcome is associated with the effective implementation of HPWS?
What expected outcome is associated with the effective implementation of HPWS?
Which of the following is a key component of psychological contract theory?
Which of the following is a key component of psychological contract theory?
Study Notes
SHRM Perspectives Overview
- Universalistic Perspective: Advocates a best practice approach; some HR practices are universally superior and enhance organizational performance.
- Contingency Perspective: Emphasizes alignment between HR strategies and organizational contexts (industry, size, environment). Vertical alignment connects HR to business strategy; horizontal alignment ensures consistency among HR practices.
- Configurational Perspective: Argues that HR practices must align systematically to strengthen organizational effectiveness; highlights synergy among linked HR practices.
- Resource-Based View (RBV): Competitive advantage stems from managing valuable, rare resources, particularly human capital. Retaining skilled employees is crucial to avoid losing competitive resources.
- Behavioral Perspective: Focuses on influencing employee behaviors to align with strategic goals; HR practices should encourage specific behaviors relevant to company strategies.
- Human Capital Perspective: Treats employees as critical assets; HR practices should foster skills and creativity to achieve innovation and specific organizational goals.
- Harvard Framework: Emphasizes aligning HR with organizational goals, considering stakeholder interests (employees, management, shareholders, society), and balancing soft/hard outcomes for long-term sustainability.
- AMO Theory (Ability, Motivation, Opportunity): Employee performance depends on three factors:
- Ability: Skills and knowledge; enhanced through training and effective recruitment.
- Motivation: Drive to perform influenced by incentives, job enrichment, and work-life balance.
- Opportunity: Chances to apply skills; empowered employees can contribute more effectively through participation in decision-making and access to resources.
- Psychological Contract Theory: Highlights informal, unwritten agreements between employees and employers, including expectations on both sides regarding responsibilities and treatments.
- Employee Expectations: Job security, career growth, recognition.
- Employer Expectations: Productivity, commitment, adherence to policies.
- Perceived Fulfillment: Leads to engagement when expectations are met; breaches can result in negative emotional responses.
- High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS): A set of integrated HR practices aimed at enhancing performance; includes selective hiring, extensive training, performance-based rewards, and participatory decision-making.
- Principle: An integrated approach to HR practices can drive superior organizational outcomes like enhanced productivity, quality, and satisfaction.
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Explore the various perspectives of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) in this quiz. Learn about the Universalistic, Contingency, Configurational, Resource-Based View, and Behavioral perspectives, and how they impact organizational performance and strategy alignment.
