Management and Organizational Studies 3383A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Succession Planning, Hierarchical Organization, W. M. Keck Observatory

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 3383A/B
• Professor: Jody Merritt

Document Summary

Hr supply: the source of workers to meet demand requirements, obtained either internally (current employees) or from external agencies, or both. An individualized personnel record held on each employee except those currently in management or professional positions. Typical items in skills inventory: personal information, education, training, skill competencies, work history, performance ratings, career information, hobbies and interests. An individualized personnel record for managerial, professional, or technical personnel that includes all elements in the skills inventory with the addition of information on specialized duties, responsibilities, and accountabilities. Typical items: a history of management or professional jobs held, a record of management or professional training courses and dates, key accountabilities for the current job, assessment centre and appraisal data, professional and industry association memberships. Succession planning is critical to effective organizational functioning. Helps the organization in being more effective to fill vacant positions.