Human Resources Annotated Bibliography
Annotated Bibliography
Akinnusi, D. M. (2012). Benchmarking of human resources management. SA J. Hum. Resour. Manag. SA Journal of Human Resource Management, 6(2). Retrieved February 16, 2016, from http://sajhrm.co.za/index.php/sajhrm/article/view/151
This paper reviews the role of human resource management (HRM) which, today, plays a strategic partnership role in management. The focus of the paper is on HRM in the public sector, where much hope rests on HRM as a means of transforming the public service and achieving much needed service delivery. However, a critical evaluation of HRM practices in the public sector reveals that these services leave much to be desired. The paper suggests the adoption of benchmarking as a process to revamp HRM …show more content…
This reliance is frequently fostered through the use of work teams, which are being deployed in organizations throughout the United States and in other countries in the hope of attaining enhanced levels of productivity and performance.1 Organizational restructuring has also produced ill-defined and unpredictable career paths requiring employees to assume almost solitary responsibility for their own careers. Employees in the 21st century will periodically backtrack in their careers, moving from expert back to novice as they are required to have new competencies that may very well be in areas unconnected to their personal preferences. Adaptation to these career shifts and movements into unfamiliar roles and responsibilities may take place more smoothly within a supportive team environment. While much consideration has been given to human resource issues such as selection, performance evaluation, and rewards regarding teams, attention to career development issues has not emerged as a concern in team-based organizations.2 Future work places may require people to rely on team members for rewards, recognition, and training traditionally provided by the company. Strong teams may hinge on developing career paths and designing career development events that are deployed through team-based
Akinnusi, D. M. (2012). Benchmarking of human resources management. SA J. Hum. Resour. Manag. SA Journal of Human Resource Management, 6(2). Retrieved February 16, 2016, from http://sajhrm.co.za/index.php/sajhrm/article/view/151
This paper reviews the role of human resource management (HRM) which, today, plays a strategic partnership role in management. The focus of the paper is on HRM in the public sector, where much hope rests on HRM as a means of transforming the public service and achieving much needed service delivery. However, a critical evaluation of HRM practices in the public sector reveals that these services leave much to be desired. The paper suggests the adoption of benchmarking as a process to revamp HRM …show more content…
This reliance is frequently fostered through the use of work teams, which are being deployed in organizations throughout the United States and in other countries in the hope of attaining enhanced levels of productivity and performance.1 Organizational restructuring has also produced ill-defined and unpredictable career paths requiring employees to assume almost solitary responsibility for their own careers. Employees in the 21st century will periodically backtrack in their careers, moving from expert back to novice as they are required to have new competencies that may very well be in areas unconnected to their personal preferences. Adaptation to these career shifts and movements into unfamiliar roles and responsibilities may take place more smoothly within a supportive team environment. While much consideration has been given to human resource issues such as selection, performance evaluation, and rewards regarding teams, attention to career development issues has not emerged as a concern in team-based organizations.2 Future work places may require people to rely on team members for rewards, recognition, and training traditionally provided by the company. Strong teams may hinge on developing career paths and designing career development events that are deployed through team-based