...Effects of Social Networking Sites to the Study of CLSU 3rd year HRM students As a Partial Fulfillment of the requirements of the subject Methods of Research Submitted to: Submitted by: Lysel Cris C. Agram Mara Katrina C. Cusi December 2011 I Introduction Social networking websites are currently being used regularly my millions of people. The use of social networking sites has been widespread that they have not only caught the attention of academic and industry researchers worldwide but also us, in particular. Social networking sites are now being investigated by numerous social science researchers and an increasing number of academic commentators are becoming more and more interested in studying Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking services, because of their probable impact on society. While the social networking sites have the same key aspects, the cultures and responses around them that become apparent are varied. Most sites help strangers connect with others based on shared personal interests, political and economic views, or simply recreational activities. Some sites accommodate distinct viewers, while others attract people based on similarities, such as common languages or shared racial, sexual, religious or nationality-based identities. Nonetheless, social networking sites have only one common goal. It is to encourage new ways to communicate and share information. Many students have been blaming various social networking sites for their steady...
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...& TECHNOLOGY – ROLE IN RECRUITMENT & MOBILITY Abstract— Human resources have been called the “key ingredient to organizational success and failure).In today’s Globalized era Human resource practices have become more innovative and technological. Today HRM Practices uses technology to enhance mobility. The HR and global mobility Departments have a great deal to gain by replacing existing deficiencies with operational efficiencies that can be achieved through the use of technology. In addition, the effective use of technology can enable organizations to track employees and reach out when required. Today the social networking sites viz. facebook, twitter, LinkedIn etc. are used as an innovative tool to recruit the capable and efficient human resources in any organization. Technology is moving beyond its role as a business enabler and become further ingrained in the life and work styles of the future workforce, while also changing employee and business expectations and interactions with one another and the world around them. This Paper critically discusses the Impact of Technology on recruiting and mobilizing the workforce, We specifically put an emphasis on what is often called “new” or “modern” HRM practices—practices that imply use of high levels of technology and innovations in recruitment process. We discuss how individual practices influence innovation, and how the clustering of specific practices matters for innovation while drawing attention to the notion...
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...BURBERRY’S MOVE TO CHINA THE CASE STUDY STUDENT NUMBER: 1017357 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT STUDENT NAME: OVIE G. AKPOVWA TUTOR; Dr SAMAR BADDAR SHR027-6 WORD COUNT: 2,498 SUBMITTED: 12th May 2011 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In this report, focus on the issues facing Burberry movement to china will be discussed. Burberry is a luxurious British brand trying to move from Wales in Britain to China in order to reduce cost of production of their product. This report was done in stages, the first a PESTLE analysis was conducted on China. The analysis consisted of the political environment of china; the economic condition of china was also reviewed, technological development, social values, legal and ecological factors that might affect the Chinese market were also discussed. Secondly, SWOT analysis of the Chinese market was conducted, while the advantages and disadvantages of moving to china were given. However, in the conclusion given, Burberry was advised to move to china because it will definitely reduce cost of production and it will give them opportunity to gain from china’s big market size. Thirdly, this report discussed the best HR policies that the company can used to meet the demand of...
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...Instructor’s Manual Highlights: Chapter One Roadmap We hope you find each chapter of your Instructor Manual practical and useful, but also, exciting! You can adapt the chapter text, the PowerPoint, and the video to work in an online class environment, a guided independent study environment, or a face to face or on-ground environment. ✓ When presenting Chapter One, have the students first read the chapter and encourage them to absorb the “big picture” of Human Resource Management. ✓ Use the PowerPoint for Chapter One to frame your lecture. This Instructor’s Manual will provide you with a suggested placement of the PowerPoint alongside your Lectures. ✓ Then, have your students watch the Video Case on the “Creative Corporation,” and facilitate an in-class or an on-line discussion highlighting the lessons contained in that Case. ✓ Have students read and discuss the end-of-chapter Cases and their respective Questions. ✓ Have students validate their knowledge of the chapter by working through the Discussion Questions at the end of the Chapter. ✓ Lastly, have students review, journal, or discuss the Key Vocabulary Terms at the end of the chapter. ROADMAP: THE LECTURE Chapter Summary This introductory chapter provides your...
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...Executive summary The research report strives to carry out an investigation to gain an understanding about cultural differences in workplace, the impact, and the preventions in the context of Singapore. The focus will be employees on Singapore work environment. Cullen & Praveen (2014) explains culture as the characteristics of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts etc. Nick (2012) points out that in Southeast Asia, Singapore has become a newly industrialized nation, which was hailed as a great economic success during the last 2 decades and the countries traditions of its culture still play a major role in business activities. While Stanton & Nankervis (2011) argues that the national culture of Singapore is high in power distance and this has lead the superiors and subordinates treat each other as unequals in the country. Singapore has also been called is also called a “nanny state’ by Nick (2012), because it is a work culture in which people are supposed to do exactly what they are told and there is no decentralisation or any opportunity for lower level employees to make suggestions. The research used both primary and secondary data collection method to collect information about the question at hand. Research found that Clearly the problem of conflicts due to culture is prevailing both in work conditions and everyday life in Singapore. These have huge implications for the businesses, especially...
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...INTRODUCTION The main objective of this paper is to explore the scope and usage of social media and social networking sites in recruitment and selection process. It primarily intends to provide an insight into good practices and usage of social networking services in HRM . In addition to this, it aims to identify if social networks can help in cost reduction of an organisation’s HRM activities . .“The Internet has drastically changed the face of recruitment. Employers must now actively market themselves by instituting a well-implemented e-recruitment program to find better quality candidates and improve hiring decisions, all in less time and at a lower cost.” (Smith and Rupp 2004) social networking service (also social networking site, SNS or social media) have revolutionized communication methods, both privately and increasingly, at work. Communication through social media involves the use of an online platform or website (a social networking site) that enables people to communicate, usually for a social purpose, through a variety of services, most of which are web-based and offer opportunities for people to interact over the internet, e.g. via e-mail and ‘instant messaging’ (a form of real-time, direct text-based communication between two or more people using personal computers or other devices). Kaplan and Haenlein (2010) define social media as “a group of Internet-based applications that build on the ideological and technological foundations of Web 2.0*, and that allow...
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...Saylor URL: http://www.saylor.org/books Saylor.org 1 Preface Competing books are focused on the academic part of HRM, which is necessary in a university or college setting. However, the goal with this book is not only to provide the necessary academic background information but also to present the material with a practitioner’s focus on both large and small businesses. While the writing style is clear and focused, we don’t feel jargon and ten-dollar words are necessary to making a good textbook. Clear and concise language makes the book interesting and understandable (not to mention more fun to read) to the future HRM professional and manager alike. It is highly likely that anyone in business will have to take on an HRM role at some point in their careers. For example, should you decide to start your own business, many of the topics discussed will apply to your business. This is the goal of this book; it is useful enough for the HRM professional, but the information presented is also applicable to managers, supervisors, and entrepreneurs. Besides these differences, other key differences include the following: This book utilizes a technology focus and shows how HRM activities can be leveraged using technology. We have also included a chapter on communication and information about motivational theories. Since communication is a key component of HRM, it makes sense to include it as a full chapter in this book. Human motivation is one of the cornerstones of HR, which is...
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...contributors Preface Authors’ acknowledgements Tour of the book HRM as I see it: video and text feature Publisher’s acknowledgements Key topics grid xviii xx xxi xxii xxv xxxiii xxxiv xxxvi xxxviii xl 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 8 9 9 13 16 17 18 18 20 22 22 24 25 27 30 I the arena of contemporary human resource management 1 the nature of contemporary HRM John Bratton Outline Objectives Introduction The development of HRM Keynesianism: collectivism and personnel management HRM in practice 1.1: A new role for HR professionals Neo-liberalism: individualism and HRM Management and HRM The meaning of ‘human resource’ The meaning of ‘management’ The nature of the employment relationship Scope and functions of HRM Theoretical perspectives on HRM HRM in practice 1.2: Twenty-first-century senior HR leaders have a changing role The Fombrun, Tichy and Devanna model of HRM The Harvard model of HRM The Guest model of HRM The Warwick model of HRM The Storey model of HRM HRM and globalization: The HRM model in advancing economies? Ulrich’s strategic partner model of HRM Studying HRM Critique and paradox in HRM viii contents ix Case study: Canterbury Hospital Summary, Vocab checklist for ESL students, Review questions and Further reading to improve your mark 33 34 37 37 37 38 38 39 41 44 44 45 46 48 50 52 54 55 56 56 58 60 62 65 66 69 69 69 70 70 71 72 72 73 73 74 77 78 80 81 88 92 2 corporate strategy and strategic HRM John Bratton Outline Objectives Introduction Strategic management...
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...COMPANY BACKGROUND Warby Parker is an American eyewear company that was launched in February, 2010 as part of the Venture Initiation Program by four students from the University of Pennsylvania. The company’s initiative was to sell cheap eyewear online combined with a good cause. Warby Parker believes that “everyone has the right to see” this idea lead to forming partnership with renowned non-profits – e.g. RestoringVision.org – to give a pair away to someone in need for every pair sold. However, it was not just the company’s generous intentions that made Warby Parker so successful for a start-up firm. Warby Parker’s brand is both trendy and classic providing high quality frames with best in class polarized lenses. As a way of cutting costs, Warby Parker decided to avoid middlemen and go directly to the manufacturers in China, circumventing traditional channels. The company is considered a made-on-the-internet brand: it has a huge presence of the internet and most of its advertising campaigns take place there, which constitutes an advantage, given the growing popularity of e-commerce and social network advertising. They started off as an online company however, in the past years they have also opened stores and showrooms in 15 location across the US with their headquarter in New York. BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS ARCHETYPE Warby Parker’s business is based on the low price and high quality of the products, the solidarity branch of their program and also on their online shop. To...
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...management are likely to be involved ● demonstrate how human resource management can make a difference by adding value to an organisation ● outline some of the current issues facing HR managers. HRM? What’s it all about? This book is designed as an introductory text for students studying human resource management (HRM) either with a view to becoming HR specialists themselves, or for those who are starting or hoping to start a career in management. As you will discover, people management forms a large part of every manager’s job, whether they work in a large multinational organisation, a not for profit organisation or a small charity. Organisations also increasingly aim for all employees to be motivated and involved, so an understanding of the subject is important for everyone. As stated in the preface, we intend that you should become actively involved in your own learning as you progress through the book. Even though you are just beginning this subject, you may already have ideas about some of the topics that you are about to study and you may even have a general idea of the role and functions of the human resource management or personnel department in an organisation. Your ideas may not all be right but, after all, that is why you are studying the subject. Many students talk of studying HRM because they would ‘like to work with people,’ and they seem to think of human resource management as a cosy job that involves being nice to people at all times. While this view is...
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...Companies with more female senior managers have a higher return on equity than those with lower rates of female senior managers. With this research in mind, CP Rail undertook three initiatives to increase the number of women managers: * Each department must have diversity goals. * Mentoring programs for females have been established. * Senior women discuss their careers in forums. * Women on Track offers networking opportunities. To date, the program has been successful, with the number of women in senior management doubling over 5 years. Questions 1. Compare CP Rail’s initiatives to advance women with the recommended six-step program for the implementation of employment equity. 2. Review the list in Highlights in HRM 3.1 (retention strategies). What more could CP Rail undertake? Here is Highlight H.R.M 3.1 ( retention strategies ) see bellow. 2. Case study “Fairmont Hotels and Resorts” Corporate social responsibility through environmental sensitivity, among others, has recently surfaced as a pressing organizational issue. However, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts has been one of the firms in the forefront with its Green Partnership program. The Toronto-based company initiated a chain-wide environmental program in 1990; it has now spread to more than 40 locations globally,, winning several international awards along the way. Fairmont became particularly interested in the initiatives because...
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...Table of Contents Acknowledgements 3 Introduction 4 Part 1 5 1. Operations Division 5 1.1 Unqualified practice of training 5 1.2 Team work relies on Performance-based-bonuses. 5 1.3 Issues within and between teams 6 2. Support Services Division 6 2.1 Lack of employees’ participation 6 3. Information Technology Services Division 7 3.1 Informal atmosphere leads to disorganized tasks 7 3.2 Formal system lead to rigid behaviour of employees 7 4. Marketing & Sales Division 8 4.1 Inapplicable method of recruitment & selection 8 4.2 Lack of training and development 9 Conclusions 9 Proposal for a Recommendation on Training and Developing Staff in Gateaway Engineering Limited 10 1. Introduction 10 2. Proposed recommendation for each division 11 2.1 Operations Division 11 2.2 Support Services Division 12 2.3 IT Services Division 12 2.4 Marketing & Sales Division 14 3. Case Study Examples: Learning is Business at Nokia 15 References 16 Bibliography 18 Acknowledgements At this time it gives me great pleasure to acknowledge gratitude to the Mrs. Hanaliza who has made the completion of this assignment possible. Without your support and encouragement I would not have been able to achieve my goal. Most especially thanks to all my family and friends for their supports. And to God, who made all things possible. Introduction For 47 years, the company has made excellent performances for its special techniques and management system which attracted...
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...Recruitment A thesis submitted in part fulfilment of the requirements for the award of BA Honours Management Author: Adeel Qurashi Mr Bill Sutherland 17th of April 2009 Robert Gordon University Aberdeen Business School Garthdee Road Aberdeen AB10 7QE Tel: + 44 1224 262000 Web: www.rgu.ac.uk Supervisor: Date: The Power of Social Networking Sites in the context of Online Recruitment II Abstract Abstract Social Networking Sites are experiencing a rapid growth; there seems to be no limit to their size. Many Social Networking Sites boast with millions of members using their networks on regular basis to communicate, share, create, and collaborate with others. Popular examples of these Social Networking Sites are Facebook, LinkedIn and Bebo. Although most of these sites lack decent business models, they are valued at millions of pounds. Google paid 1.5 billion dollar for YouTube when it wasn’t even earning a single penny. The reason successful Social Networking Sites have become so valuable is due to the amount of people that are using it; and people are exactly what organisations are after. This report aims to find out whether Social Networking Sites have the same value in the context of recruitment. Academic literature extensively discusses online recruitment, however not much is said about recruitment on Social Networking Sites: ‘Sociocruitment’. Research revealed that professionals are quite optimistic about Sociocruitment. Although users of Social Networking...
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...Abstract: Modern organizations struggle with staffing challenges stemming from increased knowledge work, labor shortages, competition for applicants, and workforce diversity. Yet, despite such critical needs for effective staffing practice, staffing research continues to be neglected or misunderstood by many organizational decision makers. Solving these challenges requires staffing scholars to expand their focus from individual-level recruitment and selection research to multilevel research demonstrating the business unit/organizationallevel impact of staffing. Toward this end, this review provides a selective and critical analysis of staffing best practices covering literature from roughly 2000 to the present. Several research-practice gaps are also identified. Reference: Hussain folder staffing the 2nd page. Table of Contents Abstract: 1 1. Company Profile: 1 2. McDonald’s Organizational Behaviour 1 2.1 Diversity 1 2.2 Equal Opportunity 1 2.3 Cultural Differences 2 3 Human Resource Management 2 4. Staffing 4 4.1 Implications of Staffing 4 4.2 Staffing Models 5 4.2.1 Staffing Quantity 5 4.2.2 Staffing Quality 6 4.2.3 Staffing System Components 6 4.2.4 Staffing Organizations 7 4.3 Organizational Effectiveness 7 5. Recruitment at McDonald’s: 8 5.1 Recruiting Suitable Applicants 9 5.2 Recruitment and Selection Process 9 Step 1: Planning 10 Step 2: Selection Process 11 Step 3: Interview 11 Step 4: Reference Check 12 ...
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...HRM 4050 Human Resource Development: Recruitment and Selection Methods to Hire 10 call centre employees in a newly formed department Daniela Pantica Student no: M00452076 Module: HRM 4050 MA Human Resources January 2013 intake Part-time number of words: 3519 Table of Contents I. Introduction 3 UK labour market, HR planning and labour turnover in the current UK economic climate 3 Staff turnover 4 II. Stages of the recruitment and selection process 4 Step 1: Determine if there is a vacancy (Taylor 2005) 5 Step 2: Job analysis (Taylor 2005) 5 Step 3: Job description and person specification (Taylor 2005); 6 Step 4: Application form (Taylor 2005) 7 Step 5: Recruitment methods and media (Taylor 2005) 8 Step 6: Advertising (Taylor 2005) 9 Step 7: Selection methods (Taylor 2005) 9 Step 8: Appointment & induction (Taylor 2005) 11 III. Conclusion 12 IV. List of references 13 Annex 1: Sample of Call Center employee Job Description 14 Annex 2: Sample of Person Specification for Customer Contact Centre Agent 16 Annex 3: Online job advert sample 17 I. Introduction The purpose of this essay is to outline and explain the process of recruitment and selection for hiring 10 call centre employees in a newly formed customer services department in an IT medium-sized company. Specific recruitment and selection theory from different authors will be approached and linked to the relevant environment including call centres, medium-sized IT company...
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