2.1 Intro to HRM

Question 1

What is Human resource?

Answer 1

it is the overall management of an organizations workforce, its role is to maximize employee efficiency and productivity.

Question 2

What roles are Involved in HR

Answer 2

• Hiring
• Induction
• Appraisals
• Dismissal
• Redundancy

Question 3

What are 5 Internal factors effecting HR

Answer 3

• size of the business: large businesses must hire more people giving HR more work to hire and train people
• strategic direction: if the business wants to grow or expand, HR must hire and train people
• structure: a clear structure allows HR to see what jobs are missing/not needed
• finance: if the business has enough money, they could hire, train or develop workers
• motivation: happy and motivated worker are more likely to stay longer and driven

Question 4

What are 5 external factors effecting HR

Answer 4

• change in demographic: change in age, gender, race, education
• change in mobility: occupational/: change in jobs or careers.
  geographical: change in location or countries
• immigration: migrant and expats
• flexi time: working away from home
• gig economy: temporary jobs, short term contracts. eg: cleaners, babysitters. they get paid per job

Question 5

What are reasons to resist change

Answer 5

1. self interest: people care about themselves, they will resist change if it affects their job, money or position.

2: misunderstanding or miscommunicationL if the buinsess does not clearly explain the change it can cause confusion and fear.

3. different views: managers and employees may not agree of the cause of change leading to disagreements.
4. low tolerance: people may not handle change well due to fear and stress.