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BM HRM
Term | Definition |
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HRM important | plays key role in organ to meet its objectives employees greatest asset- drives organ forward actively involved implementing procedures, targets + goals |
facilitator role | provision + delivery of management training + guidance done by HRMK |
Auditior role | HRM policies + procedures must b followed by all in organ. + HRM dept monitor + report on this |
Consultancy role | specialist info. + guidance given by HRM dept. to managers on handling different matters + situations |
Executive role | HRM dept. experts on employment + HR matters |
service role | HRM dept. ensure all employees + management kept up to date w changes in HR info, procedures + law |
Acticities of HRM Dept | recruit, train, develop members of staff promtoe+manage positive employee relations provide safe working cons Create/implement appraisal system develop polices/procedures comply w legislation promtote continual prof development carry out HR planning |
temporary contracts | people employed on casual basis only 4 short period of time - supplement core no. of staff. fluctuations: christmas |
part time contracts | less hoyrs than full day / couple days per week |
homeworking | work away from office/ communicate w ICT |
Working practices benefits for employee | balance personal + work commitments easily = better balance own start/ finish time chosen travel/cost reduced less stressful |
Working practices benefits organ. | staff more motivated = more productive reduced absence + late coming space + money saved in office if employees out office staff recruitment easier if flexible |
Identifying a jod vacancy | identify jod actually exists. replacement/ increase in demand caused increased workload that needs to be adressed |
Job analysis | look carefully at vacancy, decide tasks carried out, responsibilities / skills needed. |
job description | document of job entails drawn up. info on job title, purpose, tasks + responsibilities. info on pay, work hours, number of days, benefits( eg company car) location. |
person specification | type of person most suitable. skills , qualifications, personal attributs + experiences. used as tool in selection process |
advertising | aware job exists. advertise internally / externally |
internal recruitment | job vacancy advertised in organ. + knowledge of existing employees +employee promotion = :) +money saved on advertising/ selecting/ training +employees familiar - no fresh new outlook - may not be existing employee suitable |
external recruitment | + new ideas +lots of applicants -existing employees unvalued lost motivation to work hard - expensive 2 advertise eg. newspaper - wrong person could be selected |
short listing | application forms- issued on request. specific pieces of info. applicant fills in Curriculum Vitae - by applicant - only info applicant wants to disclose references- report by other organ. or individual.key comments, attitude |
interviews | one to one - not uncommon - disadvantage - interviewer many not like particular applicant succesive interview - several interviewers - interview each candidate seperate. applicant no. of interviews to attend. panel intervies- several ppl at one time. |
psychometric tests | Q's on personality. type of personn/ suit requirements 4 job. no correct answer, should be truthful. sometimes given 1 organ. wants to hear |
aptitude tests | natural abilities on skills required for job - literacy + numeracy skills |
intelligence tests | IQ tests - mental capability. problem solving / thinking skill, numeracy, literacy. score at end compared |
medical tests | doctor/nurse examines each applicant 4 medical issues eg emergancy services / army - strict medical conditions |
induction training | provides new employees with an introduction to organisation. info bout organ., job role + responsibilities. fire exits. adapt to environment. |
on the job training | training in workplace with equipment, less expensive than off the job |
off- the job training | provided out with organ. taken out of working environment trained by specialist trainers |
training costs/benefits | +highly motivated +more productive +improved quality -expensive working time lost - productivity fail -employee reluctance |
appraisals | ensure working 2 best possible standard. strengths + development identified +promtions identified +recieve ffedback +opportunity for development - demotivated if negative - time consuming -stress |
emplyees motivated by | flexible working practices praise and constructive feedback opportunities for own initiative and responsibility for own work |
trade unions | represent employees. include pay, working conditions, dismissal + any other work related issue. |