Journal of Management 1999, Vol. 25, No. 3, 385– 415 Human Resources Management: Some New Directions Gerald R. Ferris University of Mississippi Wayne A. Hochwarter University of Alabama M. Ronald Buckley University of Oklahoma Gloria Harrell-Cook Mississippi State University Dwight D. Frink University of Mississippi The theory, research, and practice of Human Resource Management (HRM) has evolved considerably over the past century, and experienced a major transformation
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Realistically looking at every organization today, the use of Human Resource Management is unavoidable, regardless whether it is to a profit or non-profit organization. Human Resource Management (HRM) has been defined as “a strategic approach of managing employees relation which emphasize that supporting people’s capabilities is critical to achieving competitive advantage, this being achieved through an distinctive set of integrated employment policies, programmes and practises.” stated by (Bratton
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Human Resource Management Introduction 200 Assessment 2 Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention Case Study Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention Black Coalition for AIDS prevention is a non-for profit organisation, which is also volunteer- driven and a community based organisation. Their vision is to promote awareness and prevention of HIV/AIDS in Toronto’s Black African and Caribbean Canadian communities through education, community outreach programs and by offering support to people living with
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Reflecting on the approaches to strategic human resources management, analyse the approach to SHRM adopted by Ben Thomson and Kam Patel at Cafe Espresso. The case of Caf Espresso highlights the importance of strategic human resource management in the success or even mere survival of a business organisation. Drawing from the experience of the coffee shop, it should be noted that strategic human resource management can apparently save a company by making it more competitive in the market. At the
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INTRODUCTION Human resources planning is a process that identifies current and future human resources needs for an organization to achieve its goals. Human resources planning should serve as a link between human resources management and the overall strategic plan of an organization. Aging worker populations in most western countries and growing demands for qualified workers in developing economies have underscored the importance of effective Human Resources Planning .As defined by Bulla and Scott
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Human Resource Management Challenges The rapidly transforming business landscape means that there are currently many human resource management challenges which will continue to evolve for years to come. Tom Marsden, Director of Professional Services at Alexander Mann Solutions says that HR departments really need to be adding real business value to their organizations. "Although the restrictions of the recession aren't over yet, companies are recognizing that in 2010, they will need to take steps
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HRM as a Strategic Partner The main purpose of this article is… The purpose of this article is to focus on the importance of the partnership of the human resource department to the success of organization and its workforce. “Profitability is one of the primary reasons why human resources management should be a strategic business partner.” (Ruth Mayhew, 2014) The key question that the authors are addressing is… The key question the authors are addressing is “Why Is It Important for
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Human Resource Management Overview HRM 300 March 2, 2015 Human Resource Management Overview Human Resource Management is key to every business. The human resource department is in charge of not only hiring and training, but they are mediators, and determine salaries. Human resource department must have a working knowledge of many areas such as training needs and investigating problems. Human Resource Management maximizes the productivity of an organization. They also treat employees with respect
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New Technology, Work and Employment 15:2 ISSN 0268-1072 Strategic exchange in the development of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Carole Tansley and Tony Watson The potential of computerised human resource information systems (HRIS) is often not realised for several reasons. Taking a relational/processual rather than a systems approach, a case study of a global HRIS development project is examined using strategic exchange to highlight important social considerations of organisational
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Racial Discrimination and Harassment Case Study Dana Agent 3/9/2014 A very clear example of harassment based on an employees’ race is evident in the lawsuit filed against MMR Constructors, Inc. in Arkansas. An African American employee was subjected to racial harassment by white employees that included racially offensive language, graffiti and death threats. White employees went as far as going to the black employees’ home in the middle of the night and threatened his life because he
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