Topic5_Staffing-The-Engineering-Orgnization.pptx

Management of Engineering Projects (ES303) July 13, 2023 Prepared by: Engr. Rosalie Vertudes, STAFFING THE ENGINEERING ORGANIZATION What Is Staffing? The Staffing Procedure A. Human Resource Planning B. Recruitment...

Management of Engineering Projects (ES303) July 13, 2023 Prepared by: Engr. Rosalie Vertudes, STAFFING THE ENGINEERING ORGANIZATION What Is Staffing? The Staffing Procedure A. Human Resource Planning B. Recruitment C. Selection D. Induction and Orientation E. Training and Development D. Performance Appraisal E. Employment Decisions F. Separations WHAT IS STAFFING? Staffing may be defined as "the management function that determines human resource needs, recruits, selects, trains, and develops human resources for jobs created by an organization. THE STAFFING PROCEDURE 1. human resource planning 2. recruitment 3. selection 4. induction and orientation 5. training and development 6. performance appraisal 7. employment decisions (monetary rewards, transfers, promotions, and demotions) 8. separations Human Resource Planning Activities 1. Forecasting- which is an assessment of future human resource needs in relation to the current capabilities of the organization. 2. Programming - which means translating the forecasted human resource needs to personnel objectives and goals. 3. Evaluation and control- which refers to monitoring human resource action plans and evaluating their success.  METHODS OF FORECASTING Time series methods- which use historical data to develop forecasts of the future. Explanatory, or causal models - which are attempts to identify the major variables that are related to or have caused particular post conditions and then use current measures of these variables to predict future conditions. The three major types of explanatory models 1. Regression models (presented in Chapter 2) 2. Econometric models- a system of regression equations estimated from past time-series data and used to show the effect of various independent variables on various dependent variables. 3. Leading indicators - refers to time series that anticipate business cycle turns. Monitoring methods - are those that provide early warning signals of significant changes in established patterns and relationships so that the engineer manager can assess the likely impact and plan responses if required. Recruitment Recruitment refers to attracting qualified persons to apply for vacant positions in the company so that those who are best suited to serve the company may be selected. Source of Applicants 1. The organization's current employees. 2. Newspaper advertising. 3. Schools. 4. Referrals from employees. 5. Recruitment firms. 6. Competitors. Selection Selection refers to the act of choosing from those that are available the individuals most likely to succeed on the job. A requisite for effective selection is the preparation of a list indicating that an adequate pool of candidates is available. The purpose of selection is to evaluate each candidate and to pick the most suited for the position available. Ways of Determining the Qualifications of a Job Candidate Types of Testing 1. Application blanks. 1. Psychological tests 2. References. a. aptitude test 3. Interviews. b. performance test 4. Testing. c. personality test d. interest test 2. Physical examination  Induction and Orientation In induction, the new employee is provided with the necessary information about the company. His duties, responsibilities, and benefits are relayed to him. Personnel and health forms are filled up, and passes are issued. The company history, its products and services, and the organizational structure are explained to the new employee. In orientation, the new employee is introduced to the immediate working environment and co-workers. The following are discussed: location, rules, equipment, procedures, and training plans. Performance expectation are also discussed. The new employee also undergoes the "socialization process" by pairing with an experienced employee and having a one-on-one discussion with the manager. Training Programs for Managers