chapter 1 introduction to human resource management gary dessler
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Introduction to Human resource managementTRANSCRIPT
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Gary Dessler
Human Resource Management, 8th Edition
Chapter One
The StrategicRole of HumanResourceManagement
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Behavioral Objectives
Answer the question, “What is Human Resource Management?
Discuss the components of the changing environment of Human Resource Management.
Present examples of the new management practices that are changing Human Resource Management.
Give examples of Human Resource Management’s role as a strategic business partner.
When you finish studying this chapter, you should be able to:
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Human Resource Management
The policies and practices one needs to carryout the “people” or human resource aspectsof a management position, including recruiting,screening, training, rewarding, and appraising.
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Aspects of Human Resource Management
Conducting job analysesPlanning labor needs and recruiting job candidatesSelecting job candidatesOrienting and training new employeesManaging wages and salariesProviding incentives and benefitsAppraising performanceCommunicatingTraining and developingBuilding employee commitment
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Trends in the Changing Environment of Human Resource Management
Globalization
Technological Advances
Deregulation
Trends in the Nature of Work
Workforce Diversity
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HR Positions You Might Find in a Large Company
Recruiters. Maintain contact within the community and perhaps travelextensively to search for qualified job applicants.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Representatives or Affirmative Action Coordinators. Investigate and resolve EEO grievances, examineorganizational practices for potential violations, and compile and submitEEO reports.
Job Analysts. Collect and examine detailed information about job dutiesto prepare job descriptions.
Compensation Managers. Develop compensation plans and handle theemployee benefits program.
Training Specialists. Responsible for planning, organizing, and directingtraining activities.
Labor Relations Specialists. Advise management on all aspects of union-management relations.
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Globalization
GlobalizationThe tendency of firms to extend their sales or manufacturing to new marketsabroad.
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New Management Practices
The traditional, pyramid-shaped organization is going out of style
Employees are being empowered
Flatter organizations are becoming the norm
Work is increasingly organized around teamsand process
The bases of power are changing
Managers today must build commitment
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Relationships Among Strategies in Multiple-Business Firms
CorporateStrategy
BusinessStrategy
BusinessStrategy
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BusinessStrategy
FunctionalStrategies
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Strategic Human Resource Management
Strategic human resource managementis “the linking of HRM with strategic goalsand objectives in order to improve businessperformance and develop organizational cultures that foster innovation and flexibility.
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