Human Aspects of Organizing PDF

Human Aspects of Organizing Staffing: The process of finding, attracting, and keeping personnel of the quality and quantity needed to meet organizational goals. The processes to follow include but not limited to: 1. Identify the nature and number of people needed. a. Job descri...

Human Aspects of Organizing Staffing: The process of finding, attracting, and keeping personnel of the quality and quantity needed to meet organizational goals. The processes to follow include but not limited to: 1. Identify the nature and number of people needed. a. Job descriptions b. First time staffing c. Replace attrition or hire for new needs: i. New hires = need – personnel on hand + attrition 2. Plan how to get them. 3. Select the best applicants a. Selection criteria i. Required experience ii. Needed qualifications iii. Needed skills b. Selection tests c. Interviews 4. Orient and train them. a. Orient on basic organizational activities and processes b. Train according to job needs c. Train for development 5. Evaluate their performance a. Performance Management/Appraisal: Based on organizational needs i. End of year ii. Continuous iii. For promotion iv. For pay increase v. For development 6. Compensate adequately a. Financial b. Promotion Power: There are essentially 5 sources of power: 1. Legitimate Power: Stemming from one’s position as leader. 2. Reward Power: Stemming from one’s ability to “reward” others for their cooperation. 3. Coercive/Punishment Power: Stemming from the fear of one’s ability to punish. 4. Expert Power: Stemming from an individual’s capability and reputation. 5. Referent Power: Stemming from the charisma of an individual, or the desire to emulate a specific trait or behavior in that person. Delegation: Assignment: Whereby a task or activity is assigned to a subordinate. Delegation: Whereby the authority to perform the task or activity is given to the subordinate. Accountability: Whereby the subordinate is held accountable for fulfilling his assigned tasks or activities.