Line Managers

Question 1

How is HRM becoming more effective at managing people?

Answer 1

By shifting its focus from supporting individuals to providing data and advice to the organisations senior leaders

Question 2

Why do line managers need to be closely involved with HRM?

Answer 2

It is critical as a practice to the core activities of a business

Question 3

What are line managers?

Answer 3

The managers that ground floor employees report to every day, and who are in charge of the day-to-day people management

Question 4

What is the expectations of line managers in terms of leadership?

Answer 4

They are expected to create trust with employees and serve as role models, mentors, and coaches

Question 5

What does research done by the CIPD show about line managers delivering people management?

Answer 5

Research shows that line managers already have so much to do that to expect them to deliver people management is implausible, as it is a time consuming addition

Question 6

What does a lack of training lead to in terms of line managers delivering HRM policies?

Answer 6

Inconsistent implementation of HR policies, and hesitancy in taking responsibility for them