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FOURTH EDITION
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
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There are 5 topics in this book as illustrated, before commencing with the next topic this structure is repeated and we indicate the topic that will be dealt with next on the right hand side
Labour relations
Emerging HR practices
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
CHAPTER 1:
Finding & placing qualified employees
CHAPTER 2:
Assessing & developing qualified employees
CHAPTER 3:
Labour relations
Emerging HR practices
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
Chapter outcomes
Evaluate the development of human resource management (HRM) Distinguish the strategic approach to human resources from the traditional approach to HRM Summarise the key HRM functions Explain the roles of the HR Department Identify eight challenges/issues facing HR today Explain the trends relevant to the growing importance for HRM
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
Strategic HR
Strategic management Business strategy SHRM Process is led & coordinated by top management
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
Strategic HRM
Traditional HRM
Authority
Scope
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
Strategic HRM
Traditional HRM
Integration
Coordination
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
Staffing
Employee separation
HR strategy
Training
Corporate strategy
HR planning, design of jobs & work systems, what workers do, what workers need, how jobs interface with others
Performance management
HRIS
Compensation
Internal environment
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
Labour relations
HR functions
Assigned exclusively to HR: Compensation and benefits issues AA & EE JA programmes Pre-employment testing Attitude surveys
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
HR department roles
Does the HR function affect the success of an organisation? HR policies Critical policy issues
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
Communication
Downward
New employee orientation Bulletin boards Communication meetings Newsletters Employee handbooks
Upward
Suggestions programmes Complaint procedures Electronic mail Attitude surveys Open-door meetings
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
HR career opportunities Professionalisation of HRM SABPP (South African Board for People Practices) Ethics and HRM
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
Summary
Strategic HR activities address a broad range of issues relevant to the successful formulation and implementation of company plans. The management of people has seen three distinct approaches since the turn of the last century: scientific management, human relations and the HR approach. The trend has been toward the HR approach, whereby two complementary goals are sought: increased organisational effectiveness and the satisfaction of individual employee needs. HR policies and programmes strive to achieve both goals. A number of critical issues face HR managers and administrators in South Africa today. Improving worker productivity through HR programmes, policies and techniques remains a challenge. Increasing the quality of working life (QWL) is a goal of many organisations, and programmes such as the redesign of jobs have been implemented to enhance QWL. Hiring and motivating today's changing workforce is a major HR challenge. Innovative HR programmes must meet the needs of a diverse labour force while enabling the company to compete successfully in a global economy.
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning
Summary
Although the HR programmes of different organisations will vary, the HR departments of most organisations have these common responsibilities: job design and analysis; recruitment and selection; orientation and internal staffing; appraisal, training and development; compensation; and labour relations. HR managers and administrators play a number of roles in achieving effective HR management. These include creating HR policies, offering advice to line managers, providing services (e.g. recruiting, training, and research), and controlling activities to ensure that employment legislation and HR policies are being followed. Also, it is usually HR's responsibility to design and maintain effective communication flows. Jobs in the HR department include clerical (support), professional and managerial positions. Free trade and globalisation are putting most firms in fiercely competitive markets where success depends on the quality of HR management. Work itself will be redefined in the future; more high-order thinking, constant learning and flexibility.
For use with Human Resource Management in South Africa 4e by Grobler, Wrnich et al ISBN: 1408019515 2010 Cengage Learning