Human Resource Management: Context, Concept and Doundaries UNIT 2 THE CONCEPT AND FUNCTIONS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Objectives After reading this unit, you should be able to: l l understand the meaning and concept of human resource management; and explain the functions of HR, and responsibilities and new roles of HR practitioners. Structure 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Introduction Concept of HRM Objectives of HRM Human Resource Functions Summary Self Assessment Questions Further
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title of section Page QUESTION ONE 1.1 Introduction 3 1.2 Strategic Human Resource Management 3 1.3 Human Resource Practices 4 1.4 Career Development 6 1.4.1 Training 6 1.4.2 Performance Appraisal 6 1.4.3 Mentoring 7 1.5 Organizational Culture 7 1.6 Knowledge as a mediator 8 1.7 Conclusion 9 QUESTION TWO 2.1 Introduction 10 2.2 Training Development Cycle 10 2.3 Types of Training Strategies 11 2.3.1 Job Rotation as a Training Technique
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impact on the performance of the business. 4 P3. Discuss the factors which influence individual behaviour at work. 5 P4. Compare the effectiveness of the different leadership styles in two or more 5 Organisations of your choice. P5. Explain how organisational theory underpins the practice of management. 6 P6. Using an organisation of your choice, evaluate the different approaches to 7 Management P7. Discuss
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from a management institute on the subject of ‘Getting the most from your Human resources function – A cost effective value added service for the 21st Century ‘prepare a briefing discussion paper as to what you would recommend and how you would go about this acknowledging the challenges you might face. (30 marks) 2. In what ways can organisations develop strategically useful performance management systems? What is the nature of the link to SHRM thinking? (30 marks) 3. Why is reward management potentially
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scan as a valued tool for the facilities management (FM) operation to assist in determining strategic direction. Design/methodology/approach – After defining the environmental scan, its usefulness is explored from the perspective of a single case study public institution FM organisation. Once the information is captured, the potential analysis and value is discussed. Findings – The environmental scan is seen as a valuable tool in the FM organisation to solicit input from both the institution’s
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Question 4 THREE TECHNIQUES THAT MANAGERS CAN USE TO MANAGE DIVERS INDIVIDUALS IN WORKPLACE GROUP (MANAGEMENT OF DIVERSE GROUPS) There are a number of techniques managers can use to manage diverse individuals in the workplace, the three discussed techniques in discussion are based on the integration of diversity management principles into HR functions i.e Human Resources policies 1. Recruitment & Selection This technique relates to the statement : "what set of people would most effectively
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parts of Europe. It also provides flat rate DVD-by-mail in the US via permit reply mail. The company has innovated and reinvented its HR practices to create the viral Netflix Culture Desk (NCD). The new practices are however not in sync with traditional practices. The basis of Talent Management philosophy of Netflix are governed by two main principles: 1. The best thing you can do for employees is hire only ‘A’ players to work with them”. “Excellent colleagues trump everything else.” When individuals
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objectives. The overall success of the project depends upon the project team’s commitment, which is directly related to their level of motivation”. Role of motivation is very important, when people are working in form of teams, which is an essential practice while working on projects. As stated above in PMBOK, project team members have diversity in their backgrounds, objectives and expectations, so diverse nature of motivational tools and techniques are required for them, for the successful completion
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Principles for Agency Target Setting 11 Chapter 4 The Strategic and Organisational Context 15 Chapter 5 Different Types of Target 25 Chapter 6 Setting the Level of Performance 33 Chapter 7 Responsibilities and Dissemination 35 Chapter 8 Targets and Risk Management 37 Chapter 9 Data Credibility 39 Chapter 10 Other Sources of Help 43 Setting Key Targets for Executive Agencies: A Guide 1 P REFACE Executive Agencies have transformed
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