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Overview |
This module continues our general theme of organization.
However, this time we will focus more specifically on our
workers and the challenges of managing an effective workforce.
The topic of Human Resource Management (HRM) is an extremely
broad topic, with many complex and interesting facets.
Accordingly, this topic has been broken into three separate
modules, with each focusing on a particular aspect of HRM. This
current module focuses on the challenge of attracting an
effective workforce to an organization.
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Objectives |
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Describe the human resource management
process.
2. Identify the influence of government regulations on human
resource decisions.
3. Differentiate between job descriptions and job
specifications.
4. Contrast recruitment and downsizing options.
5. Explain the importance of validity and reliability in
selection.
6. Describe the selection devices that work best with various
kinds of jobs.
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Readings |
Read Text book Chapter 6, pp. 156-169, 186-190
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Lecture |
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Note:
The following lectures will open in separate windows. Please make sure you have
the speakers volume turned 'on' to listen to the lecture. Once
the page has finished loading you can start the lecture by
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Firms today are increasingly
recognizing that it is their human resources – their human capital –
that can provide them with a competitive advantage. In general, firms
can have equal access to the same equipment, technology, and raw
materials as any other firm. It is how their employees use that
technology and equipment, the individual skills and abilities they bring
to their jobs that can provide the competitive difference between
companies. And before we can have high performing employees we need
first to attract quality applicants to our firm. That is the topic of
the current lesson.
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