Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) Chapter 1 Chapter Review Questions MBA-423 HRM Group 5 22 nd Oct 2013
Oct 30, 2014
Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Chapter 1 Chapter Review Questions
MBA-423 HRM Group 5 22nd Oct 2013
Group 5
Amrish Narayan
S11005566
Chaminda
Wanninayake S11105205
Freda
WickhamS11082416
Stuart
Gows11100919
ScopeDefine SHRMKey Roles of HR
ManagerActivities of HR
ManagerWhich is most
Important?References
What is Strategic HRM?Define SHRM
SHRM DefinitionLink all HR Activities to the Organisation’s
Strategic Objectives
“Strategic HRM is an approach that defines how the organization’s goals will be achieved through people by means of HR strategies and integrated HR policies and practices.”
Strategic human resource management : a guide to action, Michael Armstrong, 4th ed.
Basics Of Strategic HRMHR Programs to enhance
overall organizational performance
HR in organisation strategic planning from start
Pro-actively participate in big picture decision making
Redesign organizations and the work processes
Measure financial results of all HR activities
Roles of the HR ManagerThe Multiple Roles of the HR Manager in SHRM
The Multiple Roles4 key roles for HR
managers Strategic Partner Administrative
Expert Employee
Champion Change Agent
Strategic Partner Ability to translate business strategy into action
HRM part of the business teamKnow the business: The Bottom-Line
Add valueMeasure performanceProvide Professional adviseMake the line managers job easier
Strategic Partner cont.“A business with
HRM involved at strategic level has a competitive advantage”
Administrative ExpertEfficiency of HRM
(Cost)Effective management
of HR Activities (Quality)Re-engineer HR
processes using technology and innovation
Create valueMeasure HR activity
results in terms above
Employee AdvocateMeet the needs of employees
Being fair and principledAssuring employees their voice is
being heardAssist employees find new resources so
that they can perform their jobs better
Agent for change & cultural transformation Change agent - Catalyst for changeLeading Change (Including in HR)
Problem Solving Communication Influencing and convincing skills
Cultural transformationCulture of excellence Excellent leadership, planning, processes,
people, customer satisfaction, measurement and analysis
Other inter-related rolesLegal ExpertHR functional expert Talent manager Organisation
ambassador Board & senior
executive resource
Main HRM ActivitiesWhat are the main activities of an HR Manager?
Management of Organisation’s HR involves the following aims:AcquisitionDevelopmentReward and motivation
MaintenanceEventual Departure
HRM ActivitiesJob analysis Human resource planning or employment planning Employee recruitment Employee selection Performance appraisal Human resource development activities Career planning and development activities Compensation Industrial relations Health and safety programs Managing diversity
HRM ActivitiesJob analysis
HR planning or Employment planning
Defines a job:Job DescriptionsJob Specifications
Grouping jobs?Enhanced
performance?The Starting Point…
Ensures: qualified people
Compares: present supply of people with projected demand for HR
Produces: decisions Achieves: quality HR and effective equal opportunity planning.
HRM ActivitiesEmployee recruitment Employee selection Fill from within or
outside?Be attractive to
prospective employeesMethods used:
job postingnewspaper adsOnline Media (LinkedIn)executive search
Screen the applicationsReview the applications,
Psychological testing InterviewReferencesMedical test
Make the final selection
HRM ActivitiesPerformance appraisal
HR development activities
Determine performanceCommunicate resultsPlan for improvementUse appraisal results for:
performance based rewarding
identifying training & development needs
placement decisions
Focus on A.S.K. :AttitudesSkillsknowledge
Continuously Improve KnowledgeSkills & Capacity to
adaptChange
HRM ActivitiesIndustrial Relations Remuneration/
CompensationEmployee – employer
relationshipEmployee attitude &
behaviorGood or Bad?Broader perspective
Employee cash rewardsMotivating factor+ve relationship
HRM ActivitiesManaging diversity
Health and safety programsEnsure Physical &
Mental Safety & Wellbeing
Safe environmentLegal requirements:
HASAW 1996 in Fiji
Integrate multicultural Fiji population
Language challengesClear communication
vitalGender and Cultural
challenges
HRM ActivitiesCareer planning
Benefit both employee and the organisation
Identifyingcareer goalsjob opportunitiespersonal
improvementEnsure: qualified
employees available
Which is most Important?Which Role or Activity is most important within the Organisation?
Strategic PartnerPrimary SHRM Role:
“link the various roles/activities of HRM with the strategic objective of the organization and make it clear”
This means strategic partner is the most important role...
Why Strategic partner?Strategic partner
precedes the other roles In the planning stage
Crucial to the organisation
Where all HR strategies are aligned with the overall objective of the organization
Other HRM roles follow
References
ReferencesCourse/ Student Study Guide, MBA 423
HRM, Prof. Dr. K C. Patrick Low , (PhD (UniSA) & Chartered Marketer )
Managing Human Resources; 4th edition; Raymond J. Stone (2013); John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd; Sydney.
Strategic human resource management : a guide to action, Michael Armstrong (2008); 4th edition; Kogan Page Ltd; London
Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Chapter 1 Major Types of HRM Roles/Activities
Group 5
Amrish Narayan
S11005566
Chaminda
Wanninayake S11105205
Freda
WickhamS11082416
Stuart
Gows11100919