This report provides summaries of some chapters of the books Human Resource Management by Gary Dessler and Organizational Behavior by Stephen P. Robbins and Timothy A. Judge. This document also provides an implementation of the discussed concept in the management area of business.
The chapters of Human Resource Management that this document would be covering are:
Introduction to HRM
Explaining the function of HRM is and how it is implement in organizations.
HRM Strategy and analysis
Outlining the steps in strategic management processes
Discussing the nature of job analysis
Personnel Planning and recruiting
Explaining the main techniques used in employment planning and forecasting
Discussing effective recruiting
Employee testing and selection
Explaining reliability and validity
Listing test used for employee selection
Emphasizing the importance of background checks
Interviewing candidates
Listing the main types of selection interviews
Explaining the factors that affect the usefulness of interviews
Illustrating guidelines for being a more effective interviewer
Training and developing employees
Describing the basic training process
Illustrating how to identity training requirements
Performance Management and Appraisal
Describing the appraisal process
Illustrating performance appraisal tools
Illustrating problems to avoid in appraising performance
The chapters of Organizational Behavior that this document will be covering are:
What is organizational behavior
Describing the meaning of Organizational Behavior
Illustrating the importance of interpersonal skills
Demonstrating the challenges and opportunities for managers using OB concepts
Diversity in organization
Describing the major forms of workforce diversity
Defining stereotypes and how they functions in organizational settings
Attitude and job satisfaction
Defining the main components of attitude
Linking behavior and attitude
Explaining the meaning of job satisfaction, how do we measure it