Title: Information technology in human resource management: an empirical assessment Author(s): Ibrahim Akman and Alok Mishra Source: Public Personnel Management. 39.3 (Fall 2010): p271. Document Type: Article Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2010 Sage Publications, Inc. http://www.sagepub.com.ezp01.library.qut.edu.au Abstract: The present paper begins by introducing a number of observations off the applications of information technology (IT) in the field of human resource management (HRM) in general. This
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| | Human resource functions that are likely to be affected from this new technology are: Trends in the workplace and manpower planning: It would be now completely different to analyze the number of employees needed and that to be of a particular skill since the requirement of the skills will also change. This is normally done by analyzing the projected growth of the company but now since it would be difficult to project the growth rate owing to new technology; this function is going to be
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efficiency increases in the bank. 3rd Question: What specific functions should an HR unit carry out? What HR functions would then be carried out by supervisors and other line managers? What role should the Internet play in the new HR organization? - A Line Function: The human resource manager directs the activities of the people in his or her own department and perhaps in related areas. - A Coordinative Function: The human resource manager also coordinates personnel activities, a duty often referred
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HRM function in companies and businesses redundant. Is this true, or is HRM actually a key part of future business. Human Resource Management Technology and the fast moving international world are making the HRM function in companies and businesses redundant. Is this true, or is HRM actually a key part of future business. Human Resource Management Contents Introduction 2 PESTEL Analysis 3 The argument 4 Technology 4 Talent management 5 Globalization 6 7’s Model 8 Is Human Resource
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Leadership CC: Dr. Segarra-Roman In the ever changing market, the organization leadership has decided to add a new department to cover a need in a new market segment. The team will be led by Wilfredo Reyes. The new team will be composed by the following members: Marielly Figueroa, Juan Bermudez and Jose Aponte. This diverse team is composed of talented individuals. Their roles and responsibilities will be assigned based on their personality assessment. Personality type is determined by strength
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corporate culture and impressively low turnover rate. This case study explores the human resources strategy employed by the company, focusing first upon the significance of the environment upon human resources. The paper then identifies how the Zappos strategy fits within the human resource management model. The final section discusses the core strengths and weaknesses of the Zappos HR strategy. While the Zappos human resource practices are characterized by many strengths, they could be improved by enhancing
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Growth with Recovery: Coming Back from Company Restructuring Changes From Recovery When economic times are tough the company has to look at measures to conserve costs. Over the years, a firm’s standard response to finding itself in financial difficulty was to reduce its workforce (Gandolfi, 2008). The effects of the worst recession since the Great Depression, hurt both big and small corporations, new and old, and in many different types of industries. Major industry sector that has been hit
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The HR Roles and Responsibilities in Organizational Ethics -Name- Webster University July 1, 2015 Over the years, the role of Human Resources has expanded drastically. When I joined the United States Army back in 1990, my job title was Personnel Actions Specialist. Halfway through my career the title changed to Personnel Admin Supervisor. By the time I retired, the same job was called Human Resources Manager. I eventually learned that “Human Resources” meant something very different
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CIMA-funded (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) research has discovered that the closer the co-operation between finance departments and human resources (HR) departments on areas like bonus schemes, the better the organisational performance will be. The research was carried out by John Innes, University of Dundee; Reza Kouhy, Glasgow Caledonian University; Rishma Vedd, California State University, Northridge; and Takeo Yoshikawa, Yokohama National University on a CIMA grant. The project
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open a lock hanging on the door of success in an organisation. If an HR Manager is efficient enough to handle and to take out best from his team members any organisation and can achieve more from his target goals. HR manager plays a very important role in hierarchy, and also in between the higher management and low level employees. Stated below are major responsibilities of HR Manager:- Responsibilities: 1. To maintain and develop HR policies, ensuring compliance and to contribute to the
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