[SOCSCI 2HR3] - Midterm Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (23 pages long)

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Social Sciences
• Course: SOCSCI 2HR3
• Professor: Susan Milton

Document Summary

Human resource management (hrm) historical roots - 5 phases. #1: scientific management - industrial revolution (early 1900s) Involved timing employees as they preformed tasks and informing them of ways they can be quicker and more productive in order to complete tasks more efficiently. Rose out of the need to enforce compliance, it was concerned with: Adhering to stated policies while implementing functions including recruitment, training and wage administration. Taking welfare oriented measures such as providing benefits (medical care & vac- cinations) w. Attempting to increase productivity through wage increases and training. Efforts to increase worker"s commitment and loyalty. Motivation took the shape of challenging work environment, free holidays and creat- ing an active social community within the workforce. Training and development focusing on behavioural training to change attitudes and develop basic skills rather than remaining limited to inculcating work-related skills. Wage and salary administration became more complex with the introductions of re- lated pay and employee stock options.