...KNOWLEDGE & BEST PRACTICES FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MARK L. BRIGGS Capella University Authors Note: School of Public Service Leadership, Capella University MHA -5012 Organizational Leadership & Governance FALL 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION: (Define Human Resource Management , Talent Development Employee Performance Defined Retention in an Employee Centered Organization)_ PART I “Knowledge & and Best Practices for Human Resource Management” 1.1: Evidence-Based Practices for Human Resource Management 1.2 Best Practices & Expectations for Accountability in Human Resource Management, and Talent Development in Health Care Organizations 1.3 Professionalism, Skills Sets and Abilities: Their Usage & Impact in effective talent development and employee retention 1.4 Finance & Fiscal Awareness: How Organizational Leaders use this knowledge when making Human Resource Management Decisions 1.5 Legal and Regulatory Requirements: Their Impact in Human Resource Management Decision Making in Health Care Organizations 1.6 Indirect Influence: How Organizational Leaders use this in Human Resource Management in Employee-Centered Organization PART II Recommendations: Talent Recruitment & Retention in an Employee-Centered Organization 2.1 Summary of Conditions needed for an employee-centered organization 2.2 Implementation Plan to execute conditions identified for an effective employee-centered ...
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...June 2012 A Case Study of Human Resource Practices in a Private Sector Pharmacy in Trindad and Its Comparison to the Best Practice Model Sandeep Maharaj1SHalimar ALI1, AlliaHUSAIN1, Cassie JOSEPH 1,Dushala PRASHAD1 Sureshwar Pandey2 1,2 School of Pharmacy The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex Mount Hope, Trinidad & Tobago Abstract Objective: To conduct a case study on the Human Resource Practices in a Pharmacy and compare their practise to the Best Practice model. Method: An interview was conducted, with respect to the Human Resource Practice employed at a private sector pharmacy. A list of the questions used as a guide during the interview is attached in Appendix 1. The overall response rate was 100%. Results: The results obtained were summarized in a table. It showed at the pharmacy under study adopts 6 of the 10 best practices: Providing a Safe, Healthy and Happy Workplace, Providing Performance linked Bonuses, Utilization of 360 Degree Performance Management Feedback System, and Utilization of a Fair Evaluation System for Employees, Highlighting performers and Employing Open house discussions and feedback mechanisms. The practices which are not carried out by the pharmacy include an Open book management style, knowledge sharing, reward ceremonies and surprising employees with unexpected rewards. Conclusion: From the interview it can be deduced that the pharmacy employs most of the Best practices listed, with the results being...
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...Strategy of Dashen bank vis-à-vis the best practices and best fits recommended by scholars in the field. Our assessment covers the literature review analysis on the best practices and best fits as provided by the tool kits. We have also reviewed the Dashen bank’s business as well as Human Resources Management Strategies, HR Training Policies and Procedures and the Bank’s Profiles. The paper presents the literature review in the first part and analysis of the Bank’s strategy in general and learning and development strategy in particular based on the tool kit as advised by the instructor in the second part. The final part presents conclusions and recommendations. 2. Objective The purpose of this term paper is to evaluate the human resources learning and development strategy at Dashen Bank SC against the contemporary theories and recommendations and best practices prescribed by scholars and practitioners. The evaluation mainly applied the strategic human resource management tool kits as recommended by the course instructor. 3. Limitations Since the paper deals with the strategic issues of the Bank which is a confidential document to the Organization we were constrained freely examine and discuss the paper as we wish. 4. Literature Review STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRD) involves introducing, eliminating, modifying, directing, and guiding processes in such a way that all individuals and teams are equipped with the skills, knowledge and competences they require to...
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...STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – HRM 3138 LECTURE NOTES 2AGEM Strategic management deals with the managerial aspect of strategy. A number of concepts that are often confused will have to be considered, namely, strategic decisions, strategy, and strategic management. 1. Strategic Decisions These are the decisions that affect the long-term well-being of the organisation. Such decisions involve major resource commitments and are difficult to reverse, implying a long-term commitment. Decisions that are regarded as strategic may occur at all levels of the organisation. There are usually two levels of decisions – corporate and business. Corporate-level decisions are those that affect the entire organisation or firm, whereas Business-level decisions affect the particular business or division. If there is only one business in the firm, then both the corporate and business levels are identical. 2. Strategy This is the common theme underlying a set of strategic decisions. The strategy may be to change the scope of the firm or become global, and the decision to acquire a particular firm is part of that strategy. Strategy is about the firm’s relationship with the environment and developing the capabilities and competencies to enable it attain success. It must be borne in mind that all firms have a strategy and that this strategy may be explicit or implicit, developed with extensive analysis or not. An organisation or firm’s strategy can generally be expressed in relatively...
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...IMPACT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF ECOBANK NIGERIA PLC IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS IMPACT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF ECOBANK NIGERIA PLC IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS FADIORA RICHARD GBOLAHAN MBA HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DISSERTATION DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA LAGOS NIGERIA E-mail: ricardopsych@yahoo.com Tel: +2348065538913 Abstract This research study examines the impact of human resource management practices on organizational performance in Nigeria focusing on Ecobank Nigeria Plc in the last five years. A total of 50 samples were drawn from the bank population at its corporate head office in Lagos. Out of the 50 self-reported questionnaires administered in this research, 35 were returned upon which the data analyses were based. The primary data collected through questionnaire responses in this research were analyzed using Chi-square statistical techniques. Secondary data were consulted by reviewing Ecobank’s Annual Reports and Financial Statements. Selected HR Metrics such as Revenue Factor, Human Capital Value Added (HCVA), and Human Capital Return on Investment (HCROI) were used to analyze the secondary data respectively. The findings of this research have shown that Ecobank Nigeria Plc has a well-articulated human resource management policies and practices...
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...Impact of Human Resource and Operational Management Practices on Company Productivity: A Longitudinal Study, authors Kamal Birdi, Chris Clegg, Malcolm Patterson, Andrew Robinson, Chris B. Stride, Toby D. Wall, and Stephen J. Wood address the use of practices that enhance organizational performance and sustain competitive advantage. The article investigates the practice of strategic human resources management (SHRM) through a study of 308 companies over a 22 year timeline. Employee based practices such as empowerment, training and teamwork have been the focus for years on how to better organizational effectiveness. However now, seven managerial practices have been introduced to be used in conjunction with the previous three. The seven practices to be evaluated throughout this article are empowerment, training, teamwork, total quality management, just- in- time, advanced manufacturing technology, and supply- chain monitoring. Practices such as empowerment, training and teamwork are linked to having increase employee knowledge, which in return allows them to develop and utilize it. Empowerment is spreading the power of decision making amongst operational management and individuals/ teams. This type of initiative encourages employees, allows for flexibility, requires less supervision and ultimately envisions organizational gains. Training is fundamental in terms of teaching employees skills that not only prepare them for their job, but also enriching them with knowledge that gives...
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...Coventry university Business school Human Resources Management M47BSS COURSE: MBA Management Best Practice VS Best Fit A Case study of United Bank for Africa (UBA) By Name: Foluso Akintunde Fapohunda Student Id: 5471799 Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION 2 2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW 4 2.1 Human Resources Management (HRM) 4 2.1.1 Best Practice as an Approach in HRM 4 2.1.2 Characteristics of best practice 5 2.1.3 Advantages of Best Practice: 6 3.0 ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION 9 3.1 Distinct Human Resources Practice: 9 3.2 Hofstede Model of Cultural Dimension: 10 3.2.1 Power Distance: 10 3.2.2 Uncertainty Avoidance: 10 3.2.3 Individualism: 11 3.2.4 Masculinity: 11 3.3 HRM Best Fit Model 11 3.4 Differences between Best Practice and Best Fit 12 3.5 Key Issues in Implementing HRM Strategies 13 4.0 CONCLUSION 14 5.0 RECOMMENDATION 15 REFERENCES 16 1.0 INTRODUCTION The battle for survival among companies such as in the banking Industry in Nigeria has led to the liquidation, amalgamation, merger and acquisition of banks. This in effect brought down the number of banks in Nigeria to 25 solid banks (Gunu, 2009). The manufacturing and aviation industries have also incorporated the adoption of many principles, plans, forecast and strategy practices in the day to day trading activities. So many authors have written different reviews and articles on Best Practice and Best Fit as strategic tools of achieving the...
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...with your assessments). The box below simply asks you to reflect on your key learning drawn from that and how it links (i.e. new development needs that you have identified as a result of your learning) subsequently to your updated Development Plan below that you are submitting with your unit assessment. Development Plan | NAME: | ZARINA ZHUSSUPOVA | MEMBERSHIP NUMBER: | 42818953 | COVERING THE PERIOD FROM: | JANUARY | TO: | JUNE | Planned outcome What do I want/need to learn? | What will I do to achieve this? | What resources or support will I need? | What will my success criteria be? | Target dates for review and completion | To get more knowledge of main principles of management recruitment in our National Company “KazMunayGas” (JSC) (hereinafter-KMG)To get more knowledge of how to give the written answers (to write official letters) to people with different requests: about sponsorship, employment, etc.I need to improve my knowledge in Excel, Power Point, PDF programmes To learn an...
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...Chapter 01 Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage True / False Questions 1. Companies have historically looked at HRM as a means to contribute to profitability, quality, and other business goals through enhancing and supporting business operations. True False 2. The human resource department is most likely to collaborate with other company functions on outplacement, labor law compliance, testing, and unemployment compensation. True False 3. The three product lines of HR include a) administrative services and transactions, B) financial services, and c) strategic partners. True False 4. The amount of time that the HRM function devotes to administrative tasks is decreasing, and its roles as a strategic business partner, change agent, and employee advocate are increasing. True False 5. Advances in technology have allowed HR services to be offered more on a self-service basis than in the past. True False 6. HR functions related to areas such as employee development, performance management, and organizational development are outsourced most frequently. True False 7. Evidence-based HR provides managers with data to make decisions, instead of just relying on intuition. True False 8. Stakeholders of a company are shareholders, the community, customers, employees, and all of the other parties that have an interest in seeing that the company succeeds. True False ...
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...Rajni Devi, Jasbir Singh/International Journal of Advanced Engineering & Technological Research (IJAETR) www.abhinandanpublications.com/ijaetr Vol. 2, Issue 3, May-June 2013, pp. 407-414, ISSN: 2278-7070 (Online) Impact of Human Resource Practices on Organization Outcome Ruchi Sharma ABSTRACT Human Resource is the most important asset for any organization and it is the source of achieving competitive advantage. Managing human resources is very challenging as compared to managing technology or capital and for its effective management, organization requires effective HRM system. HRM system should be backed up by sound HRM practices. HRM practices refer to organizational activities directed at managing the pool of human resources and ensuring that the resources are employed towards the fulfillment of organizational goals. This paper has been designed to review the existing literature available on HRM Practices. The purpose of this paper is to develop an understanding of impact of human resource practices on hr outcomes. After reviewing the existing literature on HRM practices, the researchers have found that HR outcomes have great impact by human resource practices. HISTORY HRM in India is centuries old. The first reference of HRM was provided by Kautilya as early as 4th century B.C. in his book Arthashastra‘. The work environment had logical procedures and principles in respect of labour organization such as Shreni‘Wages were paid in terms of quantity and quality of...
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...Business strategies and human resource management: uneasy bedfellows or strategic partners? John Purcell University of Bath Bath BA2 7AY 01225 386567 J.Purcell@bath.ac.uk 1 Business strategies and human resource management: uneasy bedfellows or strategic partners? One of the assignment questions for this year’s class studying ‘Strategy and Human Resource Management’ (a very popular course) was: Does, and should, competitive strategy determine the design of a firm’s HR system? Give illustrations to support your answer. One of the great advantages in working in a university which has top students is that you can ask them questions you are not quite sure how to answer yourself! The best students gave clear examples of such a link and then got stuck in to the ‘should’ part of the question often noting the critical difference between competitive strategy and business strategy. Some even went further into corporate strategy, the resource based, and knowledge based view as well as ethics, culture and institutional setting. Surprisingly none of them questioned what was meant by a firm’s HR system. I will follow the same line of argument in this paper with thanks to the students, very few of whom have any intention of becoming HR professionals. We start with some of the classics in strategy and HRM, go on to look briefly at some major studies, or the ones that have influenced my thinking. Thereafter the paper notes the problems with the assumed link with competitive strategy as a dominant...
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...Int. J. of Human Resource Management 16:4 April 2005 584– 598 The challenge of international human resource management: balancing the duality of strategy and practice Helen De Cieri, Marilyn Fenwick and Kate Hutchings Abstract Over the last two decades there has been an unprecedented increase in the number of organizations that have internationalized their operations. The international movement of labour that has been concomitant with such expansion of international business has meant that issues associated with the management of human resources across international borders are increasingly important to international human resource managers and academics. The research presented in this paper examines international human resource management (IHRM) pedagogy and practice in Australia. It reports IHRM academicians’ and practitioners’ understanding of the major issues for teaching and practice in IHRM and elucidates current developments and directions for this field. Keywords International human resource management; pedagogy; Australia. Introduction During the last two decades academicians and practitioners of international management have paid increasing attention to the impact of globalization on the management of human resources across national boundaries. International businesses have increasingly turned their attention to issues such as expatriate management (employees being transferred by organizations to work outside their country of origin/permanent residence), managing...
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...STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ON HUMAN CAPITAL IN NEW ECONOMY Zubaidah binti Haji Harun Email address : zupian@yahoo.com PhD Candidate,Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Shah Alam,Selangor ABSTRACT New economy can be meaning of many way. It can be defines knowledgebased economy, globalize economy, digital economy. When economy need knowledge more than other tangible assets, the human resources are become the vital resource and assumed as an asset to an organization. Knowledge workers or called human capital have different characteristics contrast to non-knowledge workers. To be competitive advantage in present marketplace, human capital should be treat as a capital to an organization and must be managed significantly and neatly. Human Resource Department becomes an important part to deal with a lot of challenges in managing human capital in new economy. Keywords : New economy; Knowledge – based economy; Human capital; Knowledge Management; Intellectual Capital INTRODUCTION In this 21st century, the global economy was shift to new economy or be known as knowledge – based economy (k-economy) There is no longer agricultural and industrial economy but we are now entering to knowledge society which is work is linked to knowledge and learning. The rise of the new economy, the knowledge component of products and services has increased dramatically in importance and has become the dominant component of customer value. There are two types of knowledge, tacit...
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...International Human Resource Management product: 4273 | course code: c252|c352 International Human Resource Management Centre for Financial and Management Studies, SOAS, University of London First Edition 2008, 2010 All rights reserved. No part of this course material may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, including photocopying and recording, or in information storage or retrieval systems, without written permission from the Centre for Financial & Management Studies, SOAS, University of London. International Human Resource Management Course Introduction and Overview Contents 1 Course Objectives 3 2 The Authors 4 3 Course Structure 4 4 Learning Objectives 5 5 Study Materials and Resources 6 6 Teaching and Learning Strategy 6 7 Assessment 7 International Human Resource Management 2 University of London Course Introduction and Overview Centre for Financial and Management Studies 3 1 Course Objectives This course aims to introduce you to the study and practice of International Human Resource Management (IHRM). To benefit from this, you need, of course, to have a basic understanding of Human Resource Management (HRM) itself. HRM has developed from personnel management, but instead of concentrating primarily on the hiring and firing of staff, it is the strategic and coherent approach to the overall management of an organisation’s most valued assets – the people working there who contribute...
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...Business Report on Fitright Human Resource Management (IADB) A BUSINESS REPORT ON FITRIGHT REPORT Title: Business Report To : CEO of ‘Fitright; INTRODUCTION This is a business report for the Fitright Company based on an Organizational scenario. It is an auto parts supply Company located in Beijing, China. The CEO wants to know the best guidelines for the recruitment and selection process and competent procedures in place of Guanxi practices. The aim of assignment is to provide a practical recommendation to CEO of Fitright for the HRM Activities advantages in response to the questions given in the task areas. As a resource person of HRM, I have mentioned my opinions as an advice to follow best procedure Fitright would achieve and maintain a substantial competitive advantage to become a successful organization. About Human Resource Management (HRM) What is HRM? Human Resource Management (HRM) is an activity of the people who work in the organization. It can be performed by the management and link managers within the organization. It is different organizational functions to be used simple and easy way to employee management solution. The aim of the HRM is to develop the people in a competent way through work. What is Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM)? Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) is an organizational functions joining the people about the HRM strategies to the organizational...
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