Interview (The interview took place at the HRD professionalâs, Mr. Richey Odio, office at about 1100 hours. The interviewee is a professional trainer and human resource developer with fifteen-year experience in the industry.) Interviewer: What are the functions performed by the HRD Professionals? Mr. Richey: We perform diverse functions that...
Use the Internet to research and evaluate two (2) commercial Human Resources (HR) database systems for your organization. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each system and, based on your knowledge of human resources and database systems, propose one (1) package that would fit the needs of your organization. Suggest...
An Introduction to Electronic Learning E-Learning or computer-enhanced learning is defined as the implementation of IT into the study process (Anderson, 2002). In view of the extent of this definition, there is a part of forms of E-Learning by stage namely: Stages of E-Learning Informative Stage This stage deals with...
Training and development are two very important roles in organizations. Although these two roles are related, they differ in the mode of their execution. Generally, training involves imparting employees or trainees with new knowledge or improving their existing knowledge or skills in order to prepare them for work they are...
Introduction The term “human resource management” has been commonly used for about the last couple of decades. Prior to that, the field was commonly known as “personnel administration.” The name change is not just cosmetic. Personnel administration, which emerged as a clearly defined field by the 1920s, was mainly related...
Introduction The company concerned is a registered migration agency based in Melbourne with three overseas offices locating in major cities in China. The company employs over 20 professional employees with two departments namely Nasra Student Services, and Nasra Migration Services. The company hereafter is shorted for Nasra Group. Purpose Justify...
Introduction The term management has a different meaning from a different point of view. The meaning changes with the person with whom it is referred to. In general, we can say that management is a process of planning managing resources to accomplish a certain goal and to get the best-produced...
Introduction Diversity in the workplace has been a hotbed of controversy ever since minority groups have gained a foothold in the workforce. Because minority groups have proven to be valuable assets to most companies in terms of talent as well as infusing fresh cultural perspectives in business, many companies have...
Introduction Staffing is the function of searching for the right person for the right position. It is the process of finding new employees or retaining the existing employees for fulfilling the demands of appropriate job opportunities. It is the third function of management, after planning and organizing which is holding...
Executive Summary The stability of workforce is considered essential for a companyâs success. Effective control over attrition rates is crucial for employeesâ retention. This reportprovides a critical review of three studies concerning the attrition rates within companies. The methodology used in theanalysed research papers includes primary methods of data collection,...
In the context of greater interest being shown in outsourcing some or all parts of specialist human resource work, Discuss the argument that line managers and the human resource functions need to work closely with one another in order to improve performance. Introduction Human resource managers and line managers are...
It is very important that health, safety, and welfare of employees that provide their time for the benefit of an organization should be provided care, in order to allow their best utilization of capabilities during their period of employment. In other words, it is the duty of employers to be...
Developing Professional Practice The job of a Human Resource (HR) manager might seem comparatively easy and lacking the connection to the rest of the organizational processes, yet the stated assumption cannot be further away from the truth. An HR manager plays a key role in laying the foundation for the...
Performance appraisal is essential to the victorious operation of most firms. During this process, employees are evaluated formally and informally to determine the nature of their contributions to the organization. Appraisal occurs during periods and in meetings scheduled to produce a reasoned consideration of contributions. Still, it also occurs informally...
Main Objective of the Assessment Positive practices of employee management are necessary for organizations to increase performance, boost engagement and ultimately reach a competitive advantage. Workers who are treated with respect and are supported in their endeavors represent valuable assets to companies because they are dedicated to their work and...
Introduction Personnel management, also known as Human Resource Management, is an essential management concept in the modern world. The practice and approaches of HR management have been one of the key factors of the global industrial scenario for a long time and the concept came up in India after the...
Overview Effective teams in the workplace are created and perform due to an effective means of communication and the ability to put personal preferences aside to work on a common goal. Human resource is the most important resource for any organization. The success of any organization depends upon the motivation...
Immigration is one of the frequently discussed issues in the United States relating to its economy. On the one hand, there is an opinion that this process positively influences the economic development of the country, including its population base and increase in gross domestic product (GDP), the encouragement of diversity...
Abstract Employee turnover is a global challenge affecting all business set-ups, whether multinationals or small and medium enterprises. The objective of this study is to investigate the causes and impacts of high employee turnover rates in different business sectors in the UAE. Organizational culture and job satisfaction will be investigated...
Introduction Workplace discrimination is among the major issues that affect several modern organizations in the US. Today, the US is a highly diversified society due to the influx of people from other countries who come to look for jobs and better opportunities in life. As a result, many organizations in...
Introduction If we analyze then we come to know that organization knowledge assets (tacit and explicit) have to be administered. Knowledge management is not concerning building a mechanized systems of human assets but it is concerning the preparation and completion of activities designed to incessantly recognize, obtain, apply, share, expand,...
Many people have argued about the authority of a management decision to be questioned by those under him. Many wonder whether managers just need to dictate to others what they have to do or whether they have to persuade others to do what they want to be done. This paper...
Introduction There has been a wide increase in the use of computers in businesses nowadays. This is due to the need to enhance communication and efficiency in the business field. The advanced technology has greatly boosted many companies and firms to open a new business in other places. The use...
In today’s business environment of leaner organizations, reengineering, and continuous improvement efforts, it has become extremely important to evaluate employee work behavior and performance. Performance appraisal is the process by which organizations evaluate individual job performance. It is a periodic, formal evaluation of employee performance. The human resource department uses...
Introductory Statement Training is an integral part of an organizationâs life cycle. A company requires nurturing talent and providing adequate training to its new members to replenish turnover rates and adapt to the changing realities of the market (Argyris & Schon, 1978). In the scope of this project, it is...
Learning styles and learning theories Learning styles Activist style The activist learning style entails the development of an open-minded perception and engagement in gaining from new experiences. The style entails learning by doing a particular task. Some of the learning preferences entail brainstorming and teamwork in solving problems that present...
Introduction The team effectiveness model created by Tannenbaum, Beard, and Salas has three key components; that is, input, throughput, and output. Input consists of individual characteristics, team characteristics, work structure, and task structure. Team processes and team interventions make up the throughput aspect while output consists of team performance, team...
Motivation denotes the psychological aspect that provokes people to action regarding the desired goal and educes controls while upholding objective-directed behavior. Job satisfaction signifies the gratifying or positive psychological condition emanating from the evaluation of a person’s work experiences. Job satisfaction marks employees’ attitudes and sentiments towards their work (Mafini...
Aim, objectives, and feasibility of the dissertation Successful implementation of any project hinges on the quality of human resource management (HRM) as much as effective project planning hinges on careful scrutiny of its deliverables; therefore, HRM can be considered an essential component of project management (Harrison and Lock, 2017; Kessler,...
Challenges Google is facing Decreasing autonomy of employees To understand the depth of the issue, it is important to apply certain theories. Self-determination theory (SDT) is one of the most effective theories to evaluate the challenges the company is facing. Thus, extensive research shows that two types of motivation exist:...
Introduction Many organisations value people in the workplace as their most important assets. Motivating employees within organisations involves intrinsic and extrinsic approaches. In extrinsic motivation, employees gain tangible benefits like a pay rise, bonuses, and commissions. On the other side, intrinsic motivation mostly involves leadership ranks, positions, and organisational roles...
Introduction In recent times, Human Resource Development, HRD has evolved beyond the narrow concept of training and development. Many organizations now attempt to incorporate a holistic approach that involves learning at a personal and organizational level. This is viewed as a strategy necessitating a competitive advantage. Wilson (2005) defines Human...
Introduction The researches have determined that there has been a problem within this organization when it comes to the promotional issues. A section of the employees has complained that despite their long stay at this organization, they have been ignored by the top management when it comes to promotion. The...
Role of Human Resource Management in Helping Organisations Achieve their Strategic Goals Today, many organizations are having trouble adapting to a rapidly changing business environment, which is occasioned by unpredictable changes in the labor market and varying customer needs and preferences. Several management literatures has explored solutions to this problem...
There is no doubt that it is extremely important to manage resources in an effective way when it comes to the activity within different organizations, as the way that resources are used remains one of the factors that are strictly interconnected with commercial success in general. When it comes to...
Introduction Organizations face diverse changes in their business environment due to technological advancement that significantly influences profitability and expansion in the market. The diverse changes promoting workplace trends include employee diversity, deficiency of skills, and the aging workforce. The human resource develops policies and strategies to manage these workplace trends....
Abstract This paper presents a review of journals on organisational behaviour. It focuses on values, attitudes, and job satisfaction. These are elements of organisational behaviours, which relate to and influence organisational achievements. Employee attitudes, work values, and job satisfaction have overall impacts on job performance. Job satisfaction improves with supportive...
Introduction In the last decade, multinational corporations have embraced the use of global teams because of the demands generated by globalization and advancements in technology. The composition of global teams includes employees from diverse geographical, cultural, and temporal backgrounds around the globe who work together and use organizational resources to...
Introduction A business is said to be performing exemplarily if it is able to create an environment that keeps its workers committed to its key agendas or focused on delivering remarkable results. However, ensuring outstanding employeesâ performance requires organisations to invest in practices that emphasise issues related to job satisfaction,...
Needs assessment A needs assessment was done to identify the organizational goals and objectives, how to manage the resources effectively, and how to implement the business plan to achieve Atwood and Allen Consulting Companyâs business goals and objectives. The results showed that the need to train workers in different areas...
The article discusses traditional and new approaches to identify the best performers in companies. Finding a new generation of business leaders is exceptionally troublesome for any organization. Most of the companies rely on development programs built around such indispensable attributes of leadership as integrity, ability to collaborate, focus on results,...
Summary Every organization will invest in its workforce/employees by providing training for them so that there is a generally improved output. As such, there is a need for these training programs to be evaluated separately in order to determine their effectiveness at improving the general output of an organization that...
Solution Development Primary Solution The primary solution for this project involves a thorough reformation of the Belmont Village HR strategies and methods based on internal research. The research will be aimed at analyzing the current management strategy, workforce organization, and patient quality levels, as well as at collecting information regarding...
Leaders of business organizations identify evidence-based ideas and concepts that can deliver positive results or profits. They go further to apply powerful concepts, ideas, and philosophies to guide and influence the performance of their followers. The use of different theoretical principles makes it easier for human resources (HR) departments to...
Introduction Many people think that stress is a simple problem, but stress is complex and often misunderstood. Many definitions have been put across in trying to explain what stress is and what it entails. Stress refers to an unfavorable reaction to excessive pressure or other types of demands on an...
History Motorola was originally established as Galvin Manufacturing Corporation in 1928. The name Motorola is adopted in 1947, but the word trademark was used in 1930.The founders of Motorola are Paul Galvin and Joseph Galvin, who initially were manufactures of car radios. The product was named as Motorola; a combination...
Situation Audit Employee health and safety standards have continued to pose serious challenges to many organizations. This is despite the fact that governments and other interest bodies have come up with a number of measures, policies, rules, and regulations that bind employers to provide their employees with working conditions that...
The Case Story Synopsis Organization Overview The organization, called Scorecard, Inc., is a privately owned company that manufactures and sells a range of sporting goods for games and practice, including products for such sports as football, soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis, and hockey. Furthermore, Scorecard, Inc. is a mid-sized organization. The...
Introduction Management Development is best defined as the procedure from which administrators study and advance their capabilities not only to benefit themselves but also their organizations. In organizational development (OD), the efficiency of administration is distinguished as one of the definers of corporation achievement. Consequently, ventures in management development can...
Introduction The current level of technological growth has seen influenced many companies across the globe to integrate the use of technological devices and knowledge in various organisational processes. Technology at work has enhanced the performance of human assets in the respective companies through the provision of working environments that are...
Human capital management This report has been prepared in response to a request made to us by Google Company seeking advice on the appropriate ways to manage human capital, and thus increase its performance. After conducting research on this field, the following sets of recommendations have been formulated to assist...
Identify & explain three key ways in which human resources management can support the âstrategyâ of an organization Formulating business strategies in an organization involves systematic planning and coordination between organizations’ departments. Thus, Human resource in aiding strategy formulation, it is tasked with; Training Effective training contributes to achieving the...
Identification of the Problem Discussed in the Article The article âOrganisational change and employee turnoverâ by Morrell et al. provides an investigation of the relationship between organizational change and employee turnover. The problem identified in the article is the tendency of employees to make individual decisions to leave their job....
Introduction Established in 1927, Iberia is the Spanish flag carrier that operates a network of international flights from its bases situated in Barcelona El Prat Airport and Madrid-Barajas Airport. As a constituent of the Iberia Group, the air transport service provider concentrates on the transportation of passengers and freight besides...
Introduction This report responds to an earlier request to come up with a write-up on how your company can manage staff performance effectively. The entire fraternity of the Coca Cola Corporation comprises approximately 700,000 employees, who are stationed in different subsidiary companies across the world. The company encourages a culture...
Introduction The contemporary business environment is becoming more competitive, forcing firms to be aggressive in trying to gain a competitive advantage by differentiating themselves through competent and highly skilled human resources. Therefore, the importance of continuous training and development of the workforce cannot be overemphasized. This paper will discuss the...
Introduction It is no secret that the achievement of organizations depends not only on their financial strength and analytical power of the leaders. A crucial role in any company’s success belongs to the team of employees. The role of human resource management is, therefore, the decisive one when it comes...
Introduction Personnel motivation is one of the main issues for all companies that value their reputation and the trust of employees. The success of a company largely depends on the qualifications and full commitment of employees to their work. For the stable development of a company, an effective and well-organized...
Human Resource Management plays a very important role in enhancing the productivity of any organization and the development of a personal career. Human resources refer to the philosophy, policies, procedures, and practices related to the management of an organizationâs employees. It is particularly concerned with all the activities that contribute...
Abstract This dissertation aims to explore the factors that impact the subjective well-being (SWB) and generational differences of employees working for multinational corporations (MNC) in China, focusing on the post 70s, 80s and 90s. Considering that the majority of MNCs utilise a Western-style individualist strategy, its relevance to the Chinese...
Introduction Stimulating employee productivity through the implementation of relevant motivating strategies is an important element of management strategies in organisations of various profiles and sizes. The abilities to create a high-performance labour environment and achieve subordinatesâ high loyalty characterise quality leadership activities and an opportunity to manage the work process...
Models and Their Application Over the past few decades, notable changes have occurred to the place that HR managers take in the organizational environment and the role that they play in it. Due to the surge in the techniques on improving human relations and the general propensity toward viewing talent...
Introduction The main wealth of any IT company in today’s competitive environment is represented by people, their intelligence, creativity, and ability to create know-how. Therefore, a prerequisite for the successful functioning of the enterprise and its development is to ensure a high level of human resources management system. Finding, selecting,...
âHuman Resources isnât a thing we do. Itâs the thing that runs our businessâ (Wynn, S., 2014). One of the primary duties of any human resources (HR) department is the selection and hiring of new employees. It is a complex process that takes an effective system of recruitment and evaluation....
Research Summary Management of people has become a vital aspect of business management. People are the biggest resource of any company. Previously, employees were viewed as dispensable aspects of a company. One of the reasons this was so is due to the fact that many people did not have the...
An Analysis of Internal Forces that Can Shape the HR Agenda Human Resources, HR, departments of corporations around the world have been compelled to transform from primarily operational roles to the assumption of duties, which serve the goals and needs of their institutions over the past few decades. The gradual...
The impact of global movement of labor on the companyâs Human Resource management strategy Owing to the firm structure and policy guidelines of the global labor movement, Google has also complied with labor requirements. For example, employees are allowed to join trade unions that can fight for their rights. Moreover,...
Introduction The Diversity Council of Australia recognises six main principles for managing diversity in the workplace. They include the advancement of women, dealing with people with disability, ensuring cross-generational diversity, handling gay-lesbian bisexual transgender (GLBT) matters, enhancing cultural diversity, and ensuring there is adequate work-life balance (Strachan, French & Burgess...
Executive Summary The study of development and training of staff members has become an especially challenging part of the HR function in the contemporary business environment. There has been a stupendous rise in diversity, the increase in the range of responsibilities in the workplace, and the range of competencies that...
In the first four decades of its existence, Hewlett-Packard did everything right to attract, retain, and support qualified personnel to build a company that eventually became the leader in innovative engineering. The amalgamation of core values and management systems morphed into a corporate culture and business process known all over...
Introduction Job analysis is an important concept in the discipline of Human Resource Management since it is useful in job selection process, especially in hiring candidates who apply for managerial job positions. Getting the right individuals for employment is critical to achievement of an organizationâs goals. Different selection stages enable...
Summary There is no need to elaborate on the fact that there is âa close interrelationship between the employees and the satisfaction of customersâ (Adamson, Chan, & Handford, 2003, p.347). This is even more evident in the hotel industry. Thus, it must be made clear that employees of a hotel...
Executive Summary This report aims at discussing recruitment and selection processes in the context of the company ToyCo described in the offered case study. It is stated that human resource management is the field that covers different aspects of the work with people the consideration of which helps to create...
Introduction Fighting the war against employee turnover calls for the establishment of high-performance and retention measures that keep new workers not only focused on a company’s agenda but also always satisfied and willing to give their best input. The issue of employees’ affective commitment is vital, especially for organizations that...
Introduction Human resource management (HRM), International Business Management (IBM), and expatriation are interlinked concepts in business management. According to Dabic, GonzĂĄlez-Loureiro, and Harvey (2015), there is very little research that has been done on expatriation. However, the authors admit that moving from oneâs home country to a host country is...
Executive Summary This report is dedicated to the analysis of recruitment and selection functions, taking as an example Emirates Airlines. The Emirates Group is an international UAE-based corporation that owns many brands, thus requiring highly-trained professionals in different fields to provide sustainable functioning and development of the organization. The report...
Abstract Diversity and multiculturalism are terms that are often used interchangeably, but there is a significant difference between them. Diversity is the general differentiation between people which can include various characteristics. Meanwhile, multiculturalism is a deeper delve into the concept focusing on inclusiveness and inequality. This report will investigate the...
Micro essays Griggs v. Duke Power Co. (1971) The above case was argued before the Supreme Court of the United States of America in December 1970. Discrimination in the employment sector was the major conflict. In this case, the Duke Power Company was accused of discriminating their employees who were...
Executive Summary Human resource management deals with the management of key issues in an organization to ensure high performance, reduced costs, and manage people effectively. The main issues in human resource management revolve around people management, which mainly focuses on leadership and motivation, performance management, recruitment, and selection, as well...
Introduction Employees in either profit-making or nonprofit-inclined organisations are the most important assets (Swamidass 2000). Human resource management has realised that it is important to equip and empower employees to realise the goals of either the business or organisation. One can empower employees in different ways (Harigopal, 2006). Organisations that...
Introduction The human resource management field is very complex and diverse. The department is critical in addressing labor management, review of performance, compensation, recruitment, selection, and employee training. The aspect of employee training in an organization involves complete and continuous coaching of workers on the right performance skills to guarantee...
Introduction Human resource management is a pool of activities that aim at creating an excellent work environment between employees and supervisors. The result should have a positive impact on shareholders, suppliers, the media, and customers among other stakeholders interested in an enterprise, and organization, a social institution, or a country....
Scenario of human resource development consultancy in the company I am reflecting on my role as a consultant human resource development officer. I worked as an independent and private consultant manger offering human resources related strategies and advices. I am reflecting on one of my challenging tasks, which was to...
Introduction I interviewed Mr. Dan, the Human Resources Manager of XYZ Company Limited. My talk aimed to ascertain or comply with labor laws by the human resources department of this firm. To get more Information on this profession’s intrigues, I focused my interview on the interviewee’s experience in this area....
Introduction Human resource management (HRM) is a field that has been studied widely by many professionals in business practice. The HRM practice is guided by various functional areas that must be taken seriously by firms that want to emerge successfully. Human resource (HR) managers should always focus on the best...
Pay-for-performance (P4P) plans refer to a philosophy of companies rewarding their workers for valuable contributions that they make. In order for such plans to be truly successful, companies should adjust them to the specific performance objectives that the workforce has to fulfill as well as the financial outcome that is...
How to Find a Job There are very important things that one must consider as they go about looking for a job in the current job market that is very competitive (Saunders, 2004). The first step is to take some time to build your qualifications by making the necessary revisions...
Introduction Organisations involved in the hospitality and tourism industries in the United Kingdom are among those that face challenges of talent management and talent retention (Kichuk 2017). These challenges are mainly associated with attraction, career development, and retention of staff; high labour turnover; demand and supply in the industry; and...
Executive Summary Work-life in the global village is presenting myriad challenges to employees due to the increase in globalization and advancements in the information communication technologies. These challenges arise as a result of individual-organization interactions. Balancing these interactions presents a huge task for most multinational corporations. These challenges can be...
Abstract This paper explores employee motivation provided by the Emirates Group, Dubai-based airlines. To elaborate on essential grounds for the research, the theoretical context was thoroughly analyzed and presented, focusing on early and contemporary theories of motivation. Such theories as self-determination, equity, two-factor, and a range of others were enumerated....
Increasing the output for business production and service sector organizations is an essential strategy that calls for the evaluation of the ability of a business to remain operational in the short and long term. Phusavat (2013) asserts that profit-making organizations deploy productivity levels as their performance measures. The standard approach...
Executive Summary Performance appraisal is a strategic human resource management process that is used for measuring and evaluating employeesâ performance. The process has both pros and cons, which argue that it contributes to the positive growth of a company and often can result to poor performance of employees. However, most...
Abstract Human Resource Management (HRM) plays an imperative role in the development of any organization. HRM plays a pivotal role in the development of human capital and ensures that the workers are motivated, supervised, and controlled. In this report, the human resource department needs to be set up at Consolidated...
Elaborating on how unions make managers better managers With the massive establishment of employment and industrial relations in contemporary society, managers in social organizations are becoming more liberated in their working conditions. Considering the changing legal framework of employment relations, the formation of unions among workers has been reinforced, resulting...
Abstract The important role of Human Resources Management (HRM) in the hospitality industry is explained by the nature of this sector, where human assets represent one of the most significant costs. A lack of proper HRM practices usually results in labor shortages and poor organizational outcomes. The given paper focuses...
Introduction Advancements in technology can successfully be integrated into the process of human resource training and development in organizations. Technology is particularly convenient in enhancing training and development because of its flexibility. Introducing an e-learning mechanism for training the workers will enable the achievement of desired results within a short...
Purposes of performance management and its relationship to business objectives Performance management is a critical process for every organization because it ensures the possibility to reach improvement. Its main purpose is to control and streamline employee performance. Organizational goals are taken as the basic ones. Then tasks are shared among...
The story of human resource management so far is an example of substantial development. As noted by Mukkelli (2015), the role of Personnel Managers in the past was confined to organizational issues like payroll and industrial relations. However, over the past decades, this area of management has evolved to include...
Collocation refers to individuals or groups working in the same locale. Most global organizations have significant portions of their employees working in many different locations, including their own homes; therefore, they are not collocated. What management issues are involved when individuals and teams are not collocated? What leadership issues are...
Talent Management Talent management (TM) encompasses the range of activities used to attract, control, motivate, and retain talented people in a firm. The aim of talent management is to extract the maximum possible value out of employees with the right capabilities to ensure a firm achieves its objectives. Talent management...
Introduction In order for an organization to be successful, it must have highly motivated employees. The hospitality and tourism industry is a labour intense industry that requires proper management of workforce (Mathis & Jackson 2000). Employees form an important part of the organization since they drive performance (Landy & Farr...
Introduction âThe value of a business is a function of how well the financial capital and the intellectual capital are managed by the human capital. You’d better get the human capital part rightâ (Bookbinder 161). In the minds of many individuals and even some business owners, the term Human Resources...
