COMM 410 Chapter Notes -Capital Accumulation, Job Analysis, Walmart
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Comm 392: hr review questions 2009: introduction to the employment relationship. 7: activities to manage right number and skill mix of employees. To achieve individual/company goals, max productivity and effectiveness. Who is responsible for hrm: hr department, sub-departments, managers (small firms), outsource. What are the interests & objectives of employees and employers in the employment relationship: employees: fairness, equity, compensation, working conditions, job security, etc, employer: profitability, productivity, minimize conflict, reputation. Explain the difference in role of line & staff managers. Line manager: revenue-generating department, direct authority over employees: staff manager: revenue-consuming department (hr), support line managers with info and advice but don"t make operating decisions. Internal: organization culture, climate, structure: external: labour market (economy, unions), demographics, tech, gov"t, globalization. Explain the key employment trends affecting hrm: high labour costs, flatter org. structures, aging popl"n, tech advancement, globalization, immigration, women, complicated legislation.
