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By the end of Lesson 1, what should learners be able to discuss?
The concept of Human Resource Management (HRM) and its evolution from the past to the present
Learners should also distinguish between different approaches to managing human resources.
What are the three main topics covered in Week 1, Lesson 1?
- Introducing the concept of Human Resource Management
- The evolution of Human Resource Management
- The systems approach to managing human resources
What historical event is associated with the evolution of HRM in South Africa?
The South African Industrial Revolution
Other topics include factory production and Taylorism, the Hawthorne effect, and trade unionism.
What does the Hawthorne effect refer to in the context of HRM?
The emergence of HRM
It highlights how employee behavior can change when they know they are being observed.
What significant period in South African history is noted for black worker collectivism?
1969 – 1979
What political change occurred in South Africa during the 1990s that impacted HRM?
Political transition
What is a key component of the systems approach to managing human resources?
Elements of a system, characteristics of a system, parts of a system
This approach emphasizes the interrelatedness of various components within an organization.
What are some key functions of the HR department discussed in Lesson 2?
- Recruitment and selection
- Training and development
- Career development
- Policy formulation
- Legislation
- Employee welfare
- Remuneration
- Maintaining performance appraisal systems
Fill in the blank: The concept of _______ refers to the management of an organization’s human resources.
Human Resource Management (HRM)
True or False: The systems approach to HRM only focuses on individual parts of the organization.
False
The systems approach considers the organization as a whole and the interconnections between its parts.
What should learners do after discussing HR functions in their groups?
Provide 2 practical examples of how their chosen organization applies these HR functions.
