Human Resources Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the main focus of Personnel Management?
Maintenance of all personnel and administrative systems.
How does Human Resource Management differ from Personnel Management?
HRM has a strategic approach, forecasting organizational needs and continuously monitoring and adjusting systems.
What are the two key focuses of HRM?
- Production and Efficiency
- Time/Performance based standards
What methodology is associated with Scientific Management?
Time-Motion Studies.
What does a Piece Rate System aim to achieve?
Motivate harder work and overcome standardized wages.
What significant event occurred in South Africa in the 1860s that impacted HRM?
The South African Industrial Revolution.
Who is mentioned in relation to Scientific Management and its history in South Africa?
Nduho Muthambi.
Fill in the blank: HRM is more _______ in its approach compared to Personnel Management.
[strategic]
True or False: Scientific Management was developed in the late 20th century.
False.
What is the purpose of Time-Motion Studies?
To determine how long it takes to produce a piece of work.
What is the main focus of Personnel Management?
Maintenance of all personnel and administrative systems.
How does Human Resource Management differ from Personnel Management?
HRM has a strategic approach, forecasting organizational needs and continuously monitoring and adjusting systems.
What are the two key focuses of HRM?
- Production and Efficiency
- Time/Performance based standards
What methodology is associated with Scientific Management?
Time-Motion Studies.
What does a Piece Rate System aim to achieve?
Motivate harder work and overcome standardized wages.
What significant event occurred in South Africa in the 1860s that impacted HRM?
The South African Industrial Revolution.
Who is mentioned in relation to Scientific Management and its history in South Africa?
Nduho Muthambi.
Fill in the blank: HRM is more _______ in its approach compared to Personnel Management.
[strategic]
True or False: Scientific Management was developed in the late 20th century.
False.
What is the purpose of Time-Motion Studies?
To determine how long it takes to produce a piece of work.
