Introduction In a work setting, the culture of the relationship between employers and employees draws great influence from the job motivations and rewards accrued in the process. Most successful organizations boast of strong employee motivation cultures with rewards and salaries based on performance. Employers’ cultures on work organization, methods of...
Nowadays, performance management (PM) plays an essential role in every company’s development, especially for those providing services. The main task and advantage of establishing an appropriate performance management system (PMS) lays in its ability to increase an organization’s effectiveness. This essay is aimed to present and discuss the primary information...
Executive Summary The current technological dynamism calls on employees to receive training regularly to keep them at par with the competitors. The training should involve a reliable tracking system to monitor the operations. Moreover, the system should allow the management to consult and analyze the data as per the needs....
Introduction This proposal introduces the background of the research, objectives, scope and the theoretical framework of motivation and it effect on the workplace. Background of the research Motivation refers to an internal or external drive which is thought to influence the direction of behaviour of an individual. Motivation plays a...
This paper discusses characteristics of conflicts, different types of conflicts, and barriers that conflict management. It is thus divided into an introduction, a conclusion, and a reference list page. Introduction A conflict can be defined as an opposition between ideas or interests between people working or living together. It can...
Introduction Stress can be defined in many ways but in general terms, it refers to the feeling of pressure, anxiety, and tension. Occupational stress refers to those organizational task/role performances, which induce stress on employees in the workplace. It can be characterized by the harmful physical and emotional responses occurring...
All organizations employ people who have diverse skills and knowledge of running the affairs of an organization. These people form a team under which they carry out activities assigned to them. A team consists of two or more people who may be working together to accomplish the goals and objectives...
In human resource management job analysis has become one of the key activities used before designing the job. It is used in deciding job specification, training, and development of employees as well as for evaluation. Job analysis involves job identification that is identifying the title of the job, the code...
The word Motivation has been paired with Team since it is one of the most crucial and essential factors. There is a common confusion between groups and teams. There is however a slight difference in the formation of both. A brief introduction of the team and its characteristics has been...
Nowadays, many companies are making various efforts to be recognized so as to attract the best-skilled employees in their specific industries so as to be ahead of their competitors in terms of human capital. The term human employer of choice can be used to refer to any company which could...
Introduction Human resource management and Industrial relations are two broad subjects that discuss the same issue though they may appear different. Both studies take a different approach but converge on the issue that they cover. The difference between the two disciplines comes in the way they are applied in the...
Introduction In modern business environment, benchmarking and best practices help companies to analyze and examine competitive moves and create unique pratices in order to compete on the market. Competitive benchmarking is a technique of gathering information about competitive practice. The primary objective of applying benchmarking techniques is to supply management...
Introduction The primary goal of any manager is to ensure that his or her subordinates perform well at work and develop their skills and capabilities to ensure the improvement of performance. The coaching process of performance management aims to achieve this target by evaluating the goals that individuals for their...
Introduction The Organisations today face many challenges due to high competition in the market and opportunities becoming varied. One of the serious problems of the organisation is high employee turnover and companies find it extremely difficult to retain their employees, who may join with competitor firm for getting salary hike,...
Placing employees in their jobs does not ensure their success or the success of the organization. The management must remember that new employees are always apprehensive and uncertain about their roles and responsibilities. The job tasks and employees’ capabilities must always be balanced through orientation and developing programs. Training and...
In the fast world of today, where computers and digitalization of information have made the overall organizational atmosphere infinitely dynamic, change is all-pervasive in organizations. Changes within an organization could include integration of departments, or organizations, establishing different cultures, or implementing technological changes. Change is continuous in nature and happens...
Introduction The workplace is supposed to be a place an employee enjoys being and working. But, in many cases, workplaces have turned to be a boring pace that employees just make routine appearances because they lack motivation. Employee motivation is an important aspect for a company; well-motivated employees are more...
Definition of Project The current business environment is significantly influenced by global communication, diverse markets, the development of information technologies, and client-oriented strategies. Therefore, rapid and constant changes should be a part of business strategy in any organization. It is emphasized that functional corporate culture greatly contributes to the financial...
Introduction The performance of any organization depends on its employees’ input. Sokro (2012) emphasizes that motivation should be an integral part of organizational culture as this will ensure sustainable implementation of strategies aimed at improving employees’ performance. It is noteworthy that researchers tend to focus on the correlation between motivation...
Introduction Personnel management also referred to as Human resource management is a body based on cautious management of affairs among persons at work. It aims at setting policies, developing them to better sets and maintaining them to enable workers to be efficient so that the organization can deriver utmost benefit...
Employee communication programs are important as they enable the flow of information across the organization. Different organizational departments ought to communicate effectively so that the general organizational objectives can be realized. It is reported that the top companies listed in Fortune 100 Companies have developed effective communication programs across their...
Nowadays, in the conditions of high job competition, each organization with a good reputation must have experienced human resources professionals. Using special techniques, they hire skilled specialists and support them in the working process. One of the ways to help employees to do their best at work is training. In...
The best-fit school of thought is the most compelling approach to SHRM. Essentially, organizations operate in different environments, and thus, allowing them to structure their SHRM based on the prevailing conditions allows creativity and dynamism that lead to success. The best-fit approach is practical and pragmatic in its premise because...
Introduction Recruitment and selection are some of the most important processes within an organization. It allows the employer to hire various individuals who offer their technical skills and competencies towards achieving specific objectives. Recruitment refers to the process of establishing that an organization needs to hire someone until the time...
Establishing coherent groups is critical to the success of an organization as employees cannot work independently. Scholars have identified five crucial stages of group development. They argue that a majority of organizations follow these phases either knowingly or unknowingly. Regardless of the steps that an institution follows, the primary objective...
Limitations In the course of the research, the key objective was to find as much information as possible about employee engagement through introducing a learning culture while minimizing limitations along the way. In examining learning culture as a vehicle for boosting engagement and improving organizational outcomes, several limitations related to...
Factors That Influence Group Dynamics: Theory Description Addressing the individual needs of staff members is critical, yet an HR manager also has to develop the framework that allows sustaining relationships in a team. Since the notion of the group dynamic is quite fluid in a diverse organizational environment, one will...
Introduction Productive behavior modification is significant as part of psychological change management. In order to reorganize the mindset of employees effectively as a change management strategy, it is important to inspire a purpose-driven mindset, reinforce systems, and incorporate necessary skills that can sustain the change. In addition, consistency in role...
Portfolio activity 1 Author Date Type of publication Theme 1 – HR managers search for leaders Theme 2 – the role of HRM in company success Theme 3 – successful HR strategies Kalinoski 2005 Journal The creation of the leaders out of the existing employees using identifying characteristic features Benefits...
Human Resource is not Your Friend Since time memorial, the human aspect of resources in an organization has always played a central role in ensuring that an organization achieves its strategic goals. As a result of this, every organization is supposed to have an operational human resource manager whose primary...
Introduction The reason for writing this 5- year career development plan is to achieve my long-term goals of becoming prominent HR personnel. Though the interests lie in the same field, the goal cannot be realized in the current position which is the HR supervisor and in the same company. This,...
I was working in a wholesale organization based in Washington DC. The firm experienced many challenges, which almost led to bankruptcy. The main problem was in the human resource department because there were poor strategies for maintaining employees. The strategies should have been integrated by the culture of the organization...
Introduction Human resources management is not being recognized as an increasingly important component of firms. This is mainly due to the fact that many firms are getting increasingly larger and more complex due to factors like globalization. But many theorists are of the opinion that human resources should not just...
Summary of the article The article explains the bridge between performance measurement and performance management. Performance management is the use of information derived from the data collection exercise in making management decisions and setting goals (Amaratunga & Baldry 2002, p. 217). Using performance measurement systems to collect data is not...
Introduction Training is as important as any other motivation strategy used by organizations to help their employees perform better. Organizations ought to provide training for new employees to empower and give them the information they require in order to fit in the new work environment (Stark, n.d.). This becomes more...
Introduction One of the most important parts of recovery after a serious injury is a return to work. Employment rates among people who experienced severe trauma vary significantly as the likelihood of success depends on many factors. The nature of the injury, the mildness of health consequences, and the presence...
Abstract Employee turnover is a term which is widely used in organizations today. The impact of employee turnover has received extensive attention by senior management, human resources professionals and industrial psychologists. In fact it is proven to be one of the most costly and apparently difficult human resource challenges facing...
Introduction Many organizations are always thinking about how to improve their sales and how to maximize profits. To improve sales and profit employees have to be motivated by training programs and remuneration to improve their effectiveness and efficiency at the workplace (Bagad, 2009). Some professions in the aviation industry require...
Knowledge management has a great impact on the organization’s development and growth, profitability, and skills of workers. In most cases, a knowledge management system consists of technology and organizational infrastructure to support the development of new knowledge. Following James Madison, “Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean...
HRM and HCM The article by Guest (2011) is devoted to a review of research on human resource and capital management (HRM and HCM), and its analysis offers insights into the achievements of HRM and HCM studies. Guest (2011) concludes that multiple areas remain under-researched, but he acknowledges that some...
Three things that employers can do to increase job satisfaction Job satisfaction is a pleasurable and positive emotional state that comes from the appraisal of an individual’s experience in place of work. Job satisfaction plays a significant role in the retention, motivation, and loyalty of employees in an organization. The...
Employee motivation is a powerful concept used to support the performance of an organization. The level of motivation differs significantly from one employee to another. Several factors are used to explain why some employees tend to be motivated than others. To begin with, the personality of an employee determines how...
Introduction Employee resilience is a relatively new aspect of human resources management. Nevertheless, its topicality is increasing nowadays due to the continuous changes in working environments. According to Bardoel et al. (2014), the increasing interest in employee resilience is predetermined by the fact that the world faces the global financing...
For the success of any organization, an organization must be able to attract the highest qualified set of employees who should subsequently be matched to their rightful jobs. In an extraordinarily large organization the direct contact between the top management, through the middle to the subordinate level, is almost impossible....
Introduction Managing the diverse workforce is becoming more important with increasing globalization and raised awareness of social problems. There is an emerging need to embrace diversity and learn how to organize work within multicultural teams. In this case, management demands a proper investigation, training, and commitment. It is important to...
Organizations allow people “to jointly increase specializations and division of labor, use large-scale technology, manage the external environment, economize on transaction costs, and exert power and control” (Aswathappa 4). However, the organizational process would be impossible without Human Resource Management. Human Resource Management is a system that is aimed to...
Evaluating job performance is one of the integral processes of an organization on the way to success. However, due to the multifaceted nature of working processes and employees’ professional and personal characteristics, performance measurement poses many challenges for the management. There are many different approaches to evaluating the efficiency of...
Introduction No organization can exist without a Human Resource department. The larger the company is the more complex models it has to implement for managing its employees. Workers are the key value of any business. They are the ones who generate the income of the business. That is why it...
Implications of Dynamic organization on HRM practice and research The journal was written by Robert Candy, Jacquelyn DeMatteo and Steve Gove. The three authors were interested in examining how the changes in the competitive environments cause changes at workplaces. They are schooled people with adequate knowledge in human resources as...
Role of human resources information systems in helping organizations to meet the challenges of organizational and WorkForce change Human Resources Information System (HRIS) helps organizations in several ways. Compensation, employee benefits, and Information Systems (IS) are central elements that influence organizational performance in numerous institutions. Chriss defines the nature of...
Unplanned (forces for a change) and planned changes are the major causes of transformations in organizations. In most instances, the change process in an organization creates resistance, which threatens to cause organizational failure if not well addressed (Georgalis, Samaratunge, Kimberley, & Lu, 2015). Effective leadership and communication are some of...
The following interview questions are aimed at examining various aspects of counseling in an organization. The main purpose is to understand various stages of the counseling process and management of those problems and issues that employees can face. This interview will show the differences between the theory of counseling and...
Introduction- what are unions Unions constitute a group of people with a common unifying relationship. A union may also be an umbrella organization of a number of unions. In such an umbrella union, the member unions are not necessarily from the same profession. Unions or rather labor unions function as...
Introduction Retailing includes all activities involved in selling goods or services directly to final consumers for personal, nonbusiness use. A retailer or retail store is any business enterprise whose sales volume comes primarily from retailing. Any organization selling to final consumers-whether it is a manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer is doing...
Understanding the factors that lead to employees committing to organizational mission and vision is critical to business growth. Numerous scholars have formulated theories, which explain the things that inspire workers. Osland et al. cite organizational environment, capacity, and motivation as three essential drivers of employee performance (47). Some established motivation...
Propose how you would ensure the HR strategy is in alignment with the business strategy First, it is obvious that all Ford plants ought to capable of abiding by the organization’s code of conduct. In addition, applying the code of conduct when procedures are fully ready would ensure the alignment...
Critical Evaluation of an Article Research under analysis is an article titled “The Relationship Between Human Resource Management Practices and Organizational Commitment: A Field Study” (Şendoğdu, Kocabacak & Güven 2013). The study was motivated by the current situation in many spheres where cases of insufficient care, irresponsible behavior, and low...
How organizations are affected by the porter’s five forces? Threats to new entrant and the bargaining power of suppliers and customers are external factors that undermine the success of an organization by creating more challenges to the firm market structure. Competitive rivalry and substitute products are internal factors that HR...
Compensation strategy The compensation system of an organization is established to accomplish several objectives particularly on the management of employees (Martocchio, 2011). The compensation system of an organization is set up to attract, retain, and motivate employees. To attain these major goals, the compensation system should comply with the regulations...
According to Bratton and Gold’s book ‘HRM in practice’, human resource management (HRM) models make reference to performance. This is reasonably supported by the HRM theories that exist. The theories have an underlying overall purpose or goal for HRM, which is performance. Human resource management theories include: The Strategic HRM...
Change is inevitable in the contemporary business world. Anderson and Anderson claim, “Any business in today’s fast-moving environment that is looking for the pace of change to slow is likely to be sorely disappointed” (123). Change helps a business to enhance its competitive advantage. It enables an organization to meet...
In the case of the company discussed, the management employed Human Relations Movement as a redesigned structure for the rampant problems (DuBrin, 2007). This psychological strategy considers human emotions as significantly influencing employee productivity. The strategy identifies leaders as democratic and not authoritative. Improvement of performance using this strategy would...
Job analysis Job analysis is a systematic study of a job to determine the kind of activities and responsibilities that are to be included, its relationship with other jobs, and the qualification required to perform the job. It also envisages an evaluation of the conditions under which the worker concerned...
In recent years, the general enthusiasm for workplace learning (WPL) increased tremendously. The development of this topic is closely associated with research of related theories that are considered to guide managers in training their employees. Of the great variety of theories and trends, it is essential to select those that...
Introduction Recently, I have worked with a medium-scale software development firm. A few lapses in the work environment in such a firm allow one to know how he/she can set up a more successful business. Quality teamwork in such a firm is a notion that one feels is too good...
Employees in an organization are an asset to the company, therefore it is important to train employees for an organization to develop. In the modern business era, it is important that employees of an organization be competent enough to enable them to cope with the everyday challenges that impact the...
Job Description A sales manager is a person responsible for managing a group of individuals in an organization tasked with selling goods and services to other individuals and companies (“Bakery manager job description,” n.d). Their responsibilities include setting and achieving certain goals and sales quotas, generate sales plans, analyze marketing...
Talent Management (Burbach & Royle 2010) Talent management according to Burbach and Royle (2010) falls under one of three broad categories. For that matter, the first category defines talent management to be the combination of standards and procedures of human resource management that include recruitment, selection and their development career...
Introduction Employee empowerment is the process of giving employees an opportunity to exercise authority and responsibility regarding decision-making in the organization and in their departments for the improvement of customer satisfaction and product differentiation. The conditions relating to decision-making are removed and employees are left to make decisions and make...
Performance management (PM) is an essential part of any company’s successful functioning. By implementing proper PM, an organization can increase its chances for success and eliminate many failures. PM helps to motivate employees and satisfy customers, thus making a company profitable and promising. Purposes of Performance Management Performance management carries...
Anderson and Metcalf (2003) identify three kinds of workforce diversity in ‘Diversity: Stacking up the evidence’. The first, Social category diversity involves variation in demographic distinctiveness, for example race and age. The subsequent one, Informational diversity denotes variation of milieu for instance information, edification, knowledge, tenure and practical background. The...
Introduction The recommendation for P&G Company in the recruitment and selection process would be to pay more attention to external recruiting channels. Although this method of recruitment is not supported by the HR department, it still has the potential to provide the company with motivated and engaged employees who might...
Abstract The paper estimates the influence of embracing a pay-for-performance compensation system, in the contemporary job market environment. The aim of the study is to sustain a complex evaluation of the model efficiency by employing the issue from various perspectives. Specifically, the paper analyzes the challenges, which arise in pay-for-performance...
Abstract The paper deals with four important issues of human resource management. The notion of “human resource management” is defined and its functions in the organization are stated. The meaning of HR law and its compliance are considered as an important part of doing business. The possible consequences of following...
Introduction During the group assessment activity, I read extensively about teamwork in the workplace and explored several concepts related to the topic. My role was to conduct research regarding group work communication and its application in workplaces. The research was conducted by reading academic sources such as textbooks, journal articles,...
Introduction Leadership is a powerful strategy that dictates the success of different projects or organizations. Leaders should use the best traits and qualities in every phase of the targeted project. The effectiveness of leadership is what dictates the success of many projects. There are various leadership traits that empower teams...
Information systems use a specific methodology to achieve its purpose as a tool for decision making. Mass-scale information systems give organizations the resources to enhance any operational process. Human resource information systems (HRIS) are focused on developing technology to increase efficacy to the many organizational activities through the distribution of...
Introduction Providing the HR staff with extra functions allows improving the performance of the company to a considerable degree. Seeing that the identified members of the organization are aware of the essential characteristics of the rest of the employees, it will be reasonable to give the HR members an opportunity...
Introduction Diversity at the workplace is no longer a new idea but rather a well-known concept in the corporate world (Thiederman, 2008). Apparently, it is viewed by most organizations as an important tool for dealing with the ever-increasing competition. Because of its relevance to organizational performance, diversity is recognized worldwide...
Organization Overview XYZ company is one of the leading retail networks for food products on the national market. It is the leader by the number of stores, sales volume, growth rates, and efficiency. In 2005, the first store was opened, and today the company’s network includes 69 stores located across...
Indicators and Problems The primary problems experienced by the three stores that can be solved through employee training are poor motivation, lack of experience, and unbalanced performance management. The aspect of poor motivation is witnessed in the inability of the employees to meet set targets more than twice within a...
Introduction Human resources management (HRM) “is that branch of management that deals with managing one of the resources of the organization-human resources.” In most cases, it is referred to as personnel management. Nevertheless, the term “personnel management” is being substituted in most specialties by the term “human resource management” or...
Background of the HR case The Virtualwirks Company is one of the American companies that have integrated the latest technology in managing its human resources. The company has many virtual workstations in different States across the U.S., and its leadership function has opted to use technology to delegate tasks, communicate...
What Is the Problem? Successful resource management is critical to achieving organizational goals and improving performance. However, while resource management is concerned with workforce skill mix, information technology, and financial resources, it rarely takes into account emotional intelligence. The present research views it as a crucial problem because when organizations...
In an organisation, the requirements of different levels are not the same so the training requirements also differ. The following chart depicts such requirements: Level Training CEO CEOs attend global conferences in order to gather information about the developments happening in the world. Senior Managers External training companies are hired...
Interviewer: Thanks very much for agreeing to describe the role training and development play in this Company. Training manager: you are welcome. Interviewer: kindly explain who conducts the training and how often is it delivered? Training manager: the training in this company is conducted by senior managers. These managers are...
Executive Summary Foodstuffs is a company in New Zealand that focuses on the diverse needs of its customers. To realize its goals, Foodstuffs uses a powerful business model that delivers healthy products to more customers. The company’s website indicates that the welfare of its people is what sets it apart...
Possible Effects on Employees The news concerning possible reorganization can be regarded as a factor affecting employees’ morale and commitment. It will also have a considerable impact on the staff’s trust. Employees will be unsure as to their prospects in the organization. They will lose trust in the top management...
Introduction In the modern competitive world of business, the performance of a company plays a decisive role in its success. Performance management as a system has developed into a separate constituent of the business management process enabling leaders and employers to control the working operation (Bach 221). It allows evaluating...
Introduction Compensation and benefits schemes are created to ensure that employees are rewarded fairly and motivated according to their performance. Benefits and compensation plans need to be effectively managed and distributed efficiently (Cascio 2013). Compensation schemes may either be in the form of competitive salary packages and or other incentives...
Introduction We are living in a global world, which is powered by technology. People are finding it easy to interact, and organizations, especially multinationals, are hiring people from various cultures. In addition, business organizations hire people of various ethnic groups and gender (Bell, 2012). For these businesses to be successful,...
Human resource management is the pillar of success in any organization because it enables the identification of the right workforce, motivation, evaluation, and capacity building among employees. It also improves the capability of an organization to attain its mission. A number of organizations invest heavily in their human resource management...
Introduction Employee job satisfaction is a positive emotional state that comes from both their personal and organizational assessment. Worker motivation and commitment are two sides of the working process. Job satisfaction is linked to employees’ perceptions of how their work contributes to their needs (Jex & Britt, 2014). The purpose...
Introduction Being responsible for teams and their performance is an extremely difficult task. To coordinate the efforts of different people and workplace departments, leaders and managers often have to deal with disputes or other force majeure events that cause stress and financial losses. This essay reviews modern literature on disputes...
Use of social media to evaluate potential employees With the growing popularity of social media such as Facebook and Twitter, many people have been seen using the services. Social sites offer people opportunities to express themselves freely without the need to pretend or cover-up for some reason. These sites are...
How can we explain the country-of-origin effect represented in this table? Staffing multinational affiliate companies is a critical success factor and a very challenging task. The biggest question for Multinational Companies (MNC) is whether to embrace across border transfers i.e. send parent country nationals (PCN) to manage the affiliates or...
Introduction After reading the literature provided and carrying out research on this course, I have come across new information on the connection between strategy and human resource management that has caused me to change my thinking on both ideas. I had always assumed that HRM is limited to the management...
Introduction The human resource administrators focus on managing and providing guidelines on overall human resource services. They have to synchronize the performance of people-related services, guidelines and program through Human Resource Staff. These managers report to the CEO and inform the company’s managers about issues relating to the personnel. Moreover,...
Objective As the Head of Human Resources Department in XYZ Company, I would like to make the following proposal for a guaranteed retirement plan with social security that would help the company meet its employees’ needs. The retirement plan proposed in this document includes details of identified benefits for the...
Introduction Each company and organization has several methods and proposals which may help to improve working conditions, achieve better results, encourage employees, and create appropriate systems. Each worker has a chance to introduce personal ideas with the help of which his/her company may become better and more successful. The position...
Introduction The reasons for resistance to corporate changes can be the General unwillingness of people to change, misunderstanding or rejection of the company’s development strategy, lack of necessary information, and others. In order to overcome the resistance of staff to organizational processes, management needs to take a comprehensive look at...
Introduction Motivation is a complex subject and probably one of the most difficult parts of organizational behavior. If an employee lacks skills, he or she can be trained, if working conditions are not sufficient, those can be improved, but motivation is an indicator that is extremely hard to control or...
