MANAGMNT 301 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Equal Pay For Equal Work, Personality Test, W. M. Keck Observatory

• School: UMASS-Amherst
• Department: Management
• Course: MANAGMNT 301
• Professor: Mzamo P. Mangaliso

Document Summary

By aligning their human resources and strategies, organizations can achieve a competitive advantage. Hiring the right number and types of employees requires effective planning. Organizations should design their hr systems to reinforce key employee behaviors. Internal and external recruitment each has advantages and disadvantages. Companies use a variety of selection methods when choosing whom to hire, including interviews and cognitive ability tests. It is important that organization use methods that are valid and reliable. In order to maintain a compeititve edge, companies need talented, flexible workers who engage in continuous training and development. While supervisors typically provide performance appraisals for their subordinates, organziations may seek this information from multiple sources. An organization"s reward system consists of pay and benefits. In addition to negotiating agreements with management, unions develop grievance procedures to protect member rights. Labor laws seek to protect the rights of operative-level employees and managers. Lo - discuss how companies use human resource management to gain competitive advantage.