MHR 523 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Pitch Shift, Group Dynamics, Concurrent Validity

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Human Resources
• Course: MHR 523
• Professor: Rasha Nasra

Document Summary

Chapter 1 strategic hrm: what are the goals of hr dept. A specialized group whose main focus is to ensure the most effective use of hr systems by individual managers and the organization overall. Proactive hrm: a hrm approach wherein decision makers anticipate problems or challenges and take action before it impacts the orgs. Reactive hrm: a hrm approach wherein decision makers respond to problems or challenges rather than anticipate them. Human resource management: the leadership and management of people within an organization using systems, methods, processes, and procedures that enable employees to optimize their contribution to the organization and its goals. Strategic human resource management: integrating hrm strategies and systems to support the organization"s overall mission, strategies, and success while meeting needs of employee and other stakeholders. Identify and briefly describe 3 major external challenges (choosing one each from economic, technological, and demographic) facing hr managers in canada, and their implications.