...FRAMEWORK Definition of Human Resource Management “Human Resource Management is a central philosophy that people in the organization are managed and transition of this into policies and practice. To be effective the policies and procedures must be aligned with business or organizational strategy.” (Torrington and Hall) Nature of the human resource in organizations Human Resource Management brings organizations and people together so that the goals of each are met. The nature of HRM includes: 1. Broader function: HRM is a comprehensive function because it is about managing people in the organisation. It covers all types of people in the organisation from workers till the top level management. 2. People Oriented: Human resource is the core of all the processes of human resource management. So HRM is the process which brings people and organizations together so that their goals can be achieved. 3. Action Oriented: Human resource management believes in taking actions in order to achieve individual and organizational goals rather than just keeping records and procedures. 4. Development Oriented: Development of employees is an essential function of human resource management in order to get maximum satisfaction from their work so that they give their best to the organization. 5. Continuous function: As human resource is a living factor among all factors of production therefore it requires continuous improvement and innovations in order to get excellence. So...
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...Youku & Tudou Integration Plan MMA Final Project Video Our Soul ------Integration plan for Youku.com & Tudou.com By Sean / Jack / Stephen / Bing On March 12th 2012, Youku, a leading Chinese online video Web site, is buying its biggest domestic competitor, Tudou, in an acquisition valued at $1.1 billion. This acquisition is expected to create an online video goliath, whose domestic market share will have achieved 35.5 % by the end of the merger. As two Hi-tech Internet company with limited operating history, the integration work in the real world may face unexpected and troublesome problem in the fast changing online video industry. Our final project tries to give a comprehensive integration scheme to this case. Contents 1. Integration Plan Introduction Brand management / corporate culture / company objectives / integration framework 2. Human Resource Overall strategy / Action Plan 3. Information System Combined or Separate Action Plan? / Server System / R&D / Procurement 4. Finance Overview / Financial needs 5. Integration plan summary 1 / 29 Youku & Tudou Integration Plan MMA Final Project 1. Integration plan introduction In this part we will introduce how we decide the new company’s corporate strategy and how to design specific integration action plan accordingly. Highlights: We decide to preserve Youku and Tudou’s brand but use different brand positioning. The united corporate culture – speed, innovation, diverse, client service The united...
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...assessing the extent to which there is vertical integration between an organisation’s business strategy and its HRM policies and practices. This is where an understanding of the strategic management process and context can enhance our understanding of the development of SHRM, both as an academic field of study and in its application in organisations. The notion of a link between business strategy and the performance of every individual in the organisation is central to ‘fit’ or vertical integration. Vertical integration can be explicitly demonstrated through the linking of a business goal to individual objective setting, to the measurement and rewarding of that business goal. Vertical integration between business strategy or the objectives of the business and individual behaviour and ultimately individual, team and organisational performance is at the core of many models of SHRM. Inherent in most treatments of fit is the premise that organisations are more efficient and /or effective when they achieve fit relative to when a lack of fit exists (Wright & Snell 1991:757) . This vertical integration or ‘fit’ where ‘leverage’ is gained through procedures, policies and processes is widely acknowledged to be a crucial part of any strategic approach to the management of people (Dyer, 1984; Mahoney & Deckop, 1986; Schuler & Jackson, 1987; Fombrun, Tichy & Devanna, 1984, Gratton, Hope-Hailey,Stiles and Truss, 1999). Vertical integration therefore ensures an explicit link or relationship...
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...Section 1 Riordan HR Integration Project University of Phoenix FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT BSA/375 JOHN DUNN July 24, 2011 Riordan HR Integration Project Riordan Manufacturing has submitted a service (SR-rm-004) request for the analysis of the current HR system with the goal of the integration of the currently existing variety of tools into a single integrated application for corporate wide use. The Systems development life cycle process, also known as SDLC will be used to design a new HR system for Riordan Manufacturing. This report will focus primarily on the analysis, design, and implementation phases of SDLC. The HR Integration Product Manager has solicited and received approval for the project from Hugh McCauley, COO (Riordan Manufacturing, 2008). Section 1 of this report will detail the scope and feasibility of this project. Additionally, Section 1 will describe the information-gathering techniques and design methods for Riordan Manufacturing service request SR-rm-004. Analysis of the HR system will be discussed, followed by identifying key factors, which will help ensure that the information required for the project is gathered successfully, and give an explanation of the scope and feasibility of the project. Section 2 will describe the application architecture and process design. In Addition, section 2 will illustrate how the tools of systems analyses are used to describe the information system’s architecture in terms of data, processes, interfaces...
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...Riordan Manufacturing: Human Resources Integration Proposal Riordan Manufacturing: Human Resources Integration Proposal In service request SR-rm-004 from Riordan Manufacturing, Chief Operating Officer Hugh McCauley writes, “Analyze the HR system to integrate the existing variety of tools in use today into a single integrated application” (Apollo Group, 2007). The company wants to use a more updated approach to handling Human Resources (HR) tasks. The following document provides a detailed proposal of how to fulfill Hugh McCauley’s request. The document is presented in several sections that are outlined below. 1. Information Gathering Techniques 1.1 Keys to Successful Information Gathering 2. Project Scope 3. Feasibility 4. Application Architecture 5. Data Flow 6. System Implementation 6.1 Coding 6.2 Testing 6.3 Installation 6.4 Documentation 6.5 Training 6.6 Support 7. Conclusion Information Gathering Techniques The information gathering process should begin with an Internet search using key Phrases such as human resources information systems (HRIS), human resources software, human resources handbook, and human resources model. All of these search phrases will return many results that will provide information on HR system designs, software specifically for HR departments, and other companies’ policies and capabilities. One may also receive results reflecting ideas for HR systems that may not currently be in use, and testimonial...
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... | CONTENTS Terms of references 3 Methods of investigation 3 Findings 3 Conclusions 17 Recommendations 17 Reference 18 Bibliography 18 Words: 3517 1.0 Terms of reference In order to complete International HRM unit task, a formal report has been requested. The task is to carry out an investigation and undertake a role of Management Consultant to look into the issues influencing movement of new plant to other locations and consider HR strategy for Haelec. Following subjects: cultural differences, implementing practices within different cultures, explanation what are the difference between integration and differentiation, managing people in international context and clarification of comparative and international HRM concepts....
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...Hugh McCauley, COO, has requested that the HR system be integrated into a single application. This proposal documents my approach to gathering requirements and scoping the HRIS. In the following weeks I will outline the approach for implementing the entire HR system. The aim of this proposal is to help Riordan deploy a new HRIS. The new, modern HR system will make sure that each location can have a high level of compatibility through a standardized operating system. They will begin to implement the new system in six months, and it will be operational by next year's second quarter. Riordan's HRIS system will be updated by a developing team, who will come up with a project plan and tell management what resources they need. To understand the project goal, the problem's domain and stakeholders must be identified. Interviewing different users will pinpoint particular problems in the system and begin to develop a possible solution. “Requirement elicitation must focus on the creation of requirements, not design activities, in order to adequately address users’ concerns and not just developer needs” (Christel & Kang, p. 18, 1992). Sometimes it is an indefinite goal to gather a problem's requirements, and it is possible that design language makes the unclear specifications unverifiable. The following techniques will be used to find specific user requirements. * Workshops- that facilitating meetings with many stakeholders. * Surveys – collecting information from...
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...Human resource (HR) database systems are in vast abundance throughout the business world today. HR database systems help HR professionals manage and carry out basic functions needed to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Column Case Management HR and HR Quick are two commercial HR database systems. Column Case HR is an easy to implement, web-based HR Services delivery solution addressing collaboration, content management, workflow automation, and integration features to improve organizational performance. Column Case HR advantages include multi-language support, 24-hour access, security features, it capitalizes on HR talent productivity and organizational performance, computerizes and regulates organizational practices and communication, and improves information distribution with extremely versatile, case-specific workspaces. Column Case HR only disadvantage would be its price; smaller businesses might not have the resources to afford its services. HR Quik is a Human Resource Management System that simplifies the processes and procedures of tracking employee information and generating forms that are critical to the employment process. HR Quik advantages include affordability, user-friendly; can easily track history of job, salary, and manager changes, track benefits plans by employee, employment forms are easily generated and ready to print, and running reports are hassle free. HR Quick also doesn’t have any management features that would allow the company to manage...
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...QUALITY MANAGEMENT Introduction: A precursor to present day human resource management, personnel administration and personnel management were popular terms that emerged in the late 1960’s and 1970’s. Personnel people need to wear many hats while managing the show. They have to translate the corporate philosophy into concrete action plans without ignoring employee interest and concerns. paper qualifications do not mean much in such a scenario. To get ahead, the personnel man needs qualities of head and hear in equal measure Personnel Management is concerned with people at work and their relationships with each other. It may be defined as a set of programs, functions and activities designed to maximize both personal and organizational goals. It ensures that organization attracts and hires qualified, imaginative and competent people. It involves the establishment of various policies to deal with employees and to retain them. To this end, it lays out the rules regarding working conditions, designs appropriate compensation plans, and strengthens employer-employee relations. According to the...
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...Discuss the significance of integration to the definition of SHRM.Using examples from the course critically examine the concepts and practice of integration. If one is to ask a civil engineer, what are the key components in the construction of a building? His response will be a strong foundation. Therefore to effectively discuss the above proposal a proper foundation should be laid, that foundation in this case is a comprehensive definition of SHRM. According to Walker 1992 SHRM is the means of aligning the management of human resources with the strategic content of the business. Many critics of the discipline propose that the subject matter offers little in empirical data to add the term strategic to the HR function, however according to Watson and Watson 1999 HR management is essentially Strategic .Firstly HR management must consider the whole organization, whereas line or functional managers focuses on departmental performance. HR management looks at long term functional on immediate or short term performance. Therefore Fombrun et al (1984) postulated that if any organization is to function effectively there are three core elements to be considered, they are the organisation’s mission and strategy, organizational structure, finally human resource management. Conceptually, a central part of SHRM is the integration of the HR function with strategic decision making. Walker 1992 speaks of strategic fit, to further extrapolate, this means developing HR strategies that are integrated...
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...HR Integration Project Brandi L. King BSA/375 Prof C. Randall Shirley May 27, 2015 HR Integration Project HR undertakings are often some of the more tedious. There are a number of aspects of them we are to handle with the upmost precision. If one aspect is bad, then the client (in this case Riordan Manufacturing) could have a number of bad clients on their phones. Which means we would have negative feedback as well. Therefore, it is in no way good business. Stakeholders The stakeholders in this project are many. The obvious individuals are the ones doing the work (us), the company having the work done (Riordan Manufacturing), and the individuals that hold stock in either of those companies. The often over looked stakeholders involved, are the customers of both companies. While the customers of our company are not as big of stakeholders as those of Riordan Manufacturing, they are still quite important. Information Gathering and System Analysis Information gathering is paramount when it comes to adjusting or changing systems. The same can be said for the system analysis. Without knowing what the current system is, and how it works, we cannot equip ourselves, or the company to improve it. It is important to note that there will be many differing types of information pushed your way during this time. One of the most important, and at the same time one of the most subjective, is that of the stakeholder perspective. This has to deal with current client, potential...
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...THE ROLE OF ICT IN HR PROFESSION By BABATUNDE OGUNDIRAN Introduction: The role of HR has changed significantly over the past couple of decades and is continuing to change as the HR profession strives to gain acceptance as a strategic business partner. In many organizations, HR is performing a very different role to that of 20-30 years ago. Its role from payroll clerk and welfare supporter, through corporate and industrial relations expert, to that of a business partner role. The HR Profession is slowly being transformed by information technology. Technology today is the driver of new business processes for dealing with customers, consumers and suppliers. But it is also reshaping important functions and processes that only those inside the organizations may care about such as accounting, payroll, and human resources management etc. Taken together, the internal and external impact of new ICT technologies is changing the way organizations manage and make decisions. Human Resource Information Systems Human Resource Information System (HRIS), refers to the systems and processes at the intersection between Human Resources Management (HRM) and Information Technology. The HR function consists of tracking existing employee data which traditionally includes personal histories, skills, capabilities, accomplishments and salary. To reduce the manual workload of these administrative activities, organizations began to electronically automate many of these processes by introducing...
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...------------------------------------------------- MODULE: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS 2.1....................................................................Introduction 2.2....................................................................Corporate Strategy 2.3.....................................................................Strategic human resource management and human resource strategies 2.4.....................................................................Conclusion 2.5.....................................................................Recommendation 2.6......................................................................Bibliography LITERATURE REVIEW ON THE STRATEGIC FIT/INTEGRATION BETWEEN BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND HR STRATEGIES 2.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter presents a review of the relevant theoretical and empirical literature from books, referred journals, research projects and the internet. The achievement of any set of corporate objectives requires deployment of the two most important basic resources, namely, people and money. Deficiency in either of the two can reduce the best laid strategy to a valueless pipe dream. Organisations seem to find it more difficult to develop human resource strategies which are linked to business strategies despite a widespread recognition that this is important (Hussey, 2000). For Press Trust to achieve its strategic plans, it is only by having the right quantity and quality of management and...
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...The concepts of 'best fit' and 'best practice' are two well known approaches to human resource management. The 'best fit' perspective claims that HR strategy become more and more efficient when it is linked to its environment of the business. It explores the close link between strategic management and HRM by assessing the extend to which there is a vertical integration between an organisation business strategy and its HRM policies and practices. 'Best practice' school claims that certain 'best' human resource practices would result in enhanced organisational performance, manifested in improved employee attitude, lower level of absenteeism and turnover, higher level of skills for higher productivity, enhanced quality and efficiency. That is why the 'best practice' model is also referred as high commitment models. These two concepts are generally described within the literature but it is sometimes difficult to stretch the specifications of each approach. This essay will attempt to fill that gap. Section two compares these concepts according to human resource studies. It will highlight areas of agreement between each approach. Section three therefore stretches the differences between 'best fit' and 'best practice' approaches. We now try to discuss in section four the approach taken in this debate by the CIPD. Concluding elements are found in section five. The terms 'best fit' and 'best practice' are used in strategic human resource management literature. The 'best fit' approach...
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