P A R T I Discovering Momentum 1 1 The Power of Momentum Where’s the Impetus? Momentum. Most businesses get it at some point: the impression that everything they undertake succeeds effortlessly, as if they’re being carried along by a tailwind that increases their efficiency and propels them on to exceptional growth.1 Some hold on to it. Most don’t. Slowly, imperceptibly, the tailwind turns around and the momentum disappears, without anyone quite realizing what has happened. The company
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INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS ...6 INVESTMENTS IN TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ..... 14 INVESTMENT PRACTICES FOR IMPROVED RETENTION ............................................................ 32 INVESTMENTS IN JOB-SECURE WORKFORCES .......... 42 ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES ............................................................. 56 NONTRADITIONAL INVESTMENT APPROACHES ......... 58 SUMMARY............................................................... 67
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Process and its constituents. Introduction to Human Resource Management HRM planning & steps in planning process. HRM process Recruitment, selection, Training and development. Performance Appraisal and issues in human resources Leadership concept and some leadership theories. Leadership theories. Leadership Models. Leadership Development and Motivation. Motivational theories Suggested Readings: 1. Harold Koontz & Heinz Weihrich, Essentials of Management, Tata McGraw Hill 2. Stoner, Freeman, Gilbert
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been remarkably successful… with minimal official, rational, and systematic planning.2 Chapter outline Introduction p. 38 Strategic management p. 38 Hierarchy of strategy p. 42 Strategic human resource management p. 46 HRM and organizational performance p. 60 Chapter objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: 1. Explain the meaning of strategic management and give an overview of its conceptual framework. 2. Describe the three levels of strategy formulation and comment on
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1 Introduction Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC is a conglomerate engaged in trading of consumer durables. It dates back its origins to 1877 where it started its first shop in Pettah. The Company was focused on selling sewing machines and as a step towards backward integration in 1963 Singer Industries (Ceylon) PLC was incorporated to assemble sewing machines. However the market for Sewing machines declined over the past years and the Company facing a financial downturn, took a critical decision to diversify
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and its constituents. Introduction to Human Resource Management HRM planning & steps in planning process. HRM process Recruitment, selection, Training and development. Performance Appraisal and issues in human resources Leadership concept and some leadership theories. Leadership theories. Leadership Models. Leadership Development and Motivation. Motivational theories Suggested Readings: 1. Harold Koontz & Heinz Weihrich, Essentials of Management, Tata McGraw Hill 2. Stoner, Freeman, Gilbert
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Planning Human Resources Attracting Human Resources Human Resource Tactical Plans Placing, Developing, and Evaluating Human Resources Maintaining High Performance Motivating and Rewarding Human Resources Human Resource Systems and Procedures Review and Evaluation of Human Resource Strategies CHAPTER ONE Strategic Importance of Human Resource Management The successful 21st-century organization will not take the loyalty of talented people for granted. It will constantly try to
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Licensed to: iChapters User Licensed to: iChapters User Organizational Behavior: Managing People and Organizations, Tenth Edition Ricky W. Griffin and Gregory Moorhead Vice President of Editorial, Business: Jack W. Calhoun Executive Editor: Scott Person Senior Developmental Editor: Julia Chase Editorial Assistant: Ruth Belanger Marketing Manager: Jonathan Monahan Senior Content Project Manager: Holly Henjum Media Editor: Rob Ellington Buyer: Arethea L. Thomas Marketing Communications Manager:
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MBA (2 year) (hons.) Roll No.2176 DECLARATION I declare that the research report entitled “A study on the employee satisfaction” is a record of independent project research work carried out by me under the supervision and guidance of NEHA MANDIRATTA (HR manager of LPS BOSSARD). This has not been previously submitted for the award of any other diploma, degree or other similar
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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
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