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1. give the definitions of Management, manager and HRM Manager the inspiring person leading group of people, to reach together with a specific goal. And who is responsible for the (common) result managing taking care that human qualities are utilized Human resource management: methodically and systematically recruit, develop a utilize human potential (assets) for both human and organization. Is the direction of organizational systems to ensure that human talent is used effectively and efficiently to accomplish organizational goals.
2. Why is HRM getting more important since we shift from an industrial into a knowledge economy? (know 4 items) • Industrial -> knowledge economy - short life time cycle products - knowledge is getting more important than machinery - development and speed success factors - getting and keeping skilled personnel important - ‘Quality’ is distinctive (continuous improvement) - different role management So HRM becomes more important
3. Which are the objectives for HRM? 1. Staffing (job analysis, workforce planning & forecasting, Recruiting candidates, Testing & selecting) 2. Managing employee relation Keeping the good ones - collective bargaining (unions) - fair treatment (blocks of fairness), careers (from hiring to retirement), discipline and privacy, two way communications, dismissals compensating (how much to pay) - protecting safety & health 2. Training, development Prepare them for the future Use and develop human assets, learn continuously, exchange knowledge, appraising performance 4. Adjustments needed to fit HR policies, business strategies
4. draw figure 1.1 (HRM management activities)
5. Which are the trends we will