MHR 523 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Occupational Safety And Health, James Goodnight, Videotelephony
30 Jan 2017
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Week 1 lecture chapter 1 the strategic role of hrm. Managing people in organizations to drive successful organizational performance and a(cid:272)hie(cid:448)e(cid:373)e(cid:374)t of orga(cid:374)izatio(cid:374)"s strategi(cid:272) goals. Managing human capital: knowledge, education, training, skills and expertise. Scientific management concern for production scientifically analyzing manufacturing processes to reduce costs and compensating employees based on performance. Human resource movement concern for people and productivity. Union liaison, compliance with new laws orientation, performance appraisal, employee relations. Human resource management, outsourcing of many administrative functions, and emphasis on contribution and proactive management of people. Every line manager must possess basic hr skills, help achieve strategic objectives, new roles; activist, change steward, talent manager/organizational designer, operational executor and business ally. Using best available evidence in making decisions about hr practices. Focused on activity and costs ex. number of candidates interviewed cost per hire. Focus on productivity, quality, sales, market share and profits.
