Unit 1 Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is human resource management (HRM)?
Managing employees & recognising them as vital assets to the organisation.
What is the dual role of the HRM department?
Custodians of employee well-being and the continued existence of the organisation.
What is the ability and
willingness to adapt and
adjust to changes in the
business environment called?
Flexibility
What is the ability to respond swiftly and
effectively to changes and challenges called?
Agility
List three reasons why HRM needs to be agile and flexible.
- To manage employee skills and abilities
- To adapt HRM approaches and practices
- To influence workforce behavior
What does the macro environment refer to?
External factors that influence the organisation and its strategies for success.
What does STEEPLE analysis assess?
- Sociological
- Technological
- Economical
- Environmental
- Political
- Legal
- Ethical
What social factors should HRM consider?
Level of education and employment statistics affecting skill needs and flexible working conditions.
What are the economic factors HRM must consider?
- Recruitment and selection budget
- Employee remuneration
- Equipment needs
- Retrenchments
- Training and development
What are some legal factors affecting organisations?
- Employment Equity Act (EEA)
- Labour Relations Act (LRA)
- Skills Development Act
- Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
What ethical aspects influence organisational actions?
Moral inclinations in decision making, integrity, and behavior towards stakeholders.
What does the microenvironment encompass?
Factors in an organisation’s immediate environment that influence its performance.
Who protects the interests of employees and improves working conditions?
Trade unions
How does labour supply and demand affect HR?
Directly impacts compensation offered to attract and retain employees.
Who finds, recruits, and selects the best candidates for employment positions?
Talent specialists
What do learning and development specialists do?
Teach, train, and develop employees to promote organisational effectiveness.
What are the responsibilities of payroll specialists?
Manage all aspects of payroll within the organisation.
What is the function of HR administrators?
Manage administrative aspects of HR within the HRM department.
Define the role of HR managers.
Coordinate, plan, and supervise HRM functions within the organisation.
Who provides guidance and advice on effective human resource management as independent contractors?
HR Specialist
Who balances employee safety and the organisation’s best interests?
Health & Safety officer
What is scientific management as HRM (past)?
Examining jobs is to see how many products can be made or how much work can be executed in a certain amount of time.
What is the human relations approach?
The effectiveness of any organisation depends on the quality of the relationships among its employees.
What technological factors should HRM consider?
Workforce planning
Communication
Performance management
Information and data storage
Recruitment of employees
Training and development
