Compare and Contrast “Industrial Relations” and “Human Resource Management” With the rapid pace of globalization‚ economic development and the more fierce competition among enterprises‚ the environment of employment is becoming more and more complex than in the past. The companies‚ no matter private or state-owned ones‚ have realized the significance of human resources which is the source of social wealth and plays a decisive role in its creation. The essay is concerned about comparing and contrasting
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT THEORY INTRODUCTION 2 FOUR PRINCIPLES OF SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT 2 EXAMPLE OF ORGANIZATION THAT PRACTICE SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT 3 CONCLUSION 4 REFERENCES 5 Scientific Management Theory Introduction Before scientific management came along‚ work was performed by skilled workers who had learnt their jobs in lengthy apprenticeships. They made their own decisions on how they had to carry out their
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Scientific Theory A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspects of the natural world‚ based on a body of knowledge that has been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experiment. Scientist creates scientific theories from hypothesis that have been corroborated through the scientific method‚ then gather evidence to test their accuracy. The strength of a scientific theory is related to the diversity of phenomena it can explain‚ which is measured by its ability to make
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Scientific theories must have testable predictions. Predictions are made based on observations and then experiments can be done to test the theoretical predictions. The experiments will either verify or falsify the predictions made. Here we are going to discuss the hypotheses of phyletic gradualism and punctuated equilibrium. The pattern of evolution can be described as happening gradually‚ over time‚ as in the hypothesis of phyletic gradualism or by punctuated equilibrium. In the theory of
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Performance Management in a Human Resources Framework Introduction The purpose of this assignment to is to consider Performance Management in a Human Resources Framework. Firstly‚ the assignment will look at the concept of ‘Human Resources Management’ as a holistic strategic approach to managing the relationship between employer and employee that goes beyond the bounds of mere ‘Personnel Management’. Secondly‚ in light of the statement from Cooke and Armstrong (1990‚ cited in Rudman‚ 2002) that
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Scientific management Scientific management is based on the work of the US engineer Frederick Winslow Taylor (1856-1915). It is a theory of management that calls for optimising the way that tasks are performed and simplifying the jobs enough so that the workers could be trained to perform their specialised job roles in the best way possible. Taylor believed the development of an organisation should be based on detailed observation of work processes‚ and on vigorous training and selection of
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performed in an existing job. 8. Ergonomics - The interface between individuals’ physiological characteristics and the physical work environment. Chapter 5: 1. Forecasting - The attempts to determine the supply of and demand for various types of human resources to predict areas within the organization where there will be future labor shortages or surpluses. 2. Leading Indicator - An objective measure that accurately predicts future labor demand. 3. Transitional Matrix - A matrix showing the proportion
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OH&S legislation is the result of the vested interests of doctors and lawyers rather than genuine concern for employee health or management excellence’. Do you agree with this statement? Discuss. Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation are a set of rules that promote worker safety within a workplace. These rules are based around the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 which aims to improve workplace safety in Victoria‚ however these are regulated and applicable nationally. This act
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AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: CAN THEY SUCCESSFULLY COEXIST? J.N. Bradley Central Washington University ABSTRACT Total Quality Management (TQM) has been defined as a system designed to satisfy customer ’s requirements‚ a philosophy that stresses a team approach to achieving quality and continuous improvement and a total change in organizational culture. Unfortunately‚ most Human Resource Management
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Scientific Management is a system that was originated from Fredrick W. Taylor (1911)‚ which composite analysis of worker’s individual workflow and their labour productivity. The main purpose of this theory is to maximize efficiency within organisations to speed up the process of work in the minimum amount of time and cost incurred by the organisation (Ross 2010). Taylor believed that the most efficient way that work could be done was only when workers knew what they were doing and not merely working
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