21407 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Human Relations Movement, Job Design, Centralisation
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Hwps are the fit between social (employees) and technological (work) systems. Hwps = bundle of specific hr practices that create employee involvement. Teams are used to perform work (must involve employees and reward them) Employees receive performance feedback and ongoing training. Work processes structured to encourage maximum flexibility and interaction. Work design allows employee to use a variety of skills. Human relations movement (mayo 1933 building blocks of. Revisionistic perspective (mcgregor 1960 theory x & y) Socio-technological systems theory (emery 1960 quality of. * high performance work culture = company values for achieving org. goals are deeply embedded in minds/hearts of all employees. Emphasizes employee engagement and participation in ds. High commitment is better than control systems in regards to productivity. Status symbols used to reinforce hierarchy, low employee participation. Job rotation, peer evaluation, concern for learning & growth, teamwork. Decentralisation, high wages, social activities, group bonuses. The amo model people perform well when they:
