Management and Organizational Studies 3385A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Human Resource Management, Performance Management, Organization Development

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 3385A/B
• Professor: Maryann Fraboni

Document Summary

Human resources management: an integrated set of processes, practices, programs, and systems in an organization that focuses on the effective deployment and development of its employees. Successful organizations are good at bringing together different kinds of people to achieve a common purchase: the essence of hrm. Employee: intended to cover a contract worker, a person from another company working on a project, anyone in another similar working relationship. The term human resources implies that people are as important to the success of any business as other resources (money, machinery, information) Number of areas are emerging as the field of hr grows. Important to understand human behaviour and to be knowledgeable about the various practices and systems available to build a motivated and strong workforce. Line manager or supervisor is they key link between the employee and the organization. More attention is being given to individual employee needs. The public wants employers to demonstrate more csr in managing their people.