Management and Organizational Studies 1021A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Total Quality Management, Outsourcing, Cash Flow

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 1021A/B
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Document Summary

It is more than hiring, paying, and training people. Human resource management- an integrated set of processes, programs, and systems in an organization that focuses on the effective deployment and development of its employees. The term human resources" implies that people are as important to the success of any business as other resources are. It is important to understand human behavior and be knowledgeable about the various systems and practices available to effectively use as well as build a skilled, knowledgeable, motivated workforce. The line manager or supervisor is the key link between the employee and the organization, therefore the manager must have knowledge of hrm. The partnership of line managers and hr professionals. It is through them that the talent of the organization is enhanced. They directly interact with the employees and are responsible for the effective contribution of those employees in the organization. Line authority- being directly responsible for the product or service.