Soft HRM and Stakeholder Interests Quiz

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What are the outcomes that the Michigan Model emphasizes on achieving?

commitment, competence, congruence, and cost effectiveness

What is another term for the Michigan Model?

matching model

According to the Michigan Model, what should be managed in a way that is congruent with organizational strategy?

HR systems and the organization structure

Which model of Strategic HRM emphasizes the 'tight fit' between organizational strategy, structure, and HRM system?

Michigan Model Signup and view all the answers

What does the Michigan Model consider as a central theme?

'tight fit' between organizational strategy, structure, and HRM system Signup and view all the answers

Which HRM model was one of the first to explicitly state the concept of HRM?

Michigan Model Signup and view all the answers

What are the key characteristics of the soft Human Resource Management (HRM) version?

Treating employees as valued assets, gaining commitment of employees, aligning interests of management and stakeholders, and focusing on employee training, development, motivation, quality, and commitment. Signup and view all the answers

According to Storey, what does the soft HRM version consider employees to be?

Valued assets and a source of competitive advantage through commitment, adaptability, and high quality. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the hard HRM version?

Concentrating on strategy to achieve organizational goals. Signup and view all the answers

List the policy areas that articulate the actual content of Human Resource Management (HRM).

Human resource flows, reward systems, employee influence, and work systems. Signup and view all the answers

What does the soft HRM version emphasize in terms of managing people?

Obtaining added value from employees to achieve competitive advantage. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key aspects of the soft HRM version related to stakeholders' interests?

Aligning the interests of management, employees, and other stakeholders, and considering the needs of various organizational stakeholders. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Michigan Model of HRM?

The main focus is on employee control and strategic integration. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Guest Model, what are the four main dimensions that HRM policies can address?

The four main dimensions are strategic integration, flexibility, commitment, and quality. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of Strategic HRM?

The key characteristic is aligning HR practices with organizational objectives. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main emphasis of the Harvard Model of HRM?

The main emphasis is on employees as valuable assets. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key principles of Soft HRM?

One key principle is viewing employees as assets, not costs. Signup and view all the answers

How does Soft HRM approach workforce management compared to traditional personnel management?

Soft HRM takes an innovative and proactive approach, while personnel management is more focused on administration. Signup and view all the answers

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