1 The Japanese Human Resource Management Before World War II: A Case of the Engineers Hiroshi Ichihara Faculty of Economics‚ Surugadai University‚ Tokyo I. Introduction The purpose of this paper is to analyse the characteristics of the Pre-WW II Japanese corporate management from the perspective of the human resource development. The essential framework of the Japanese-style human resource management before WW II constituted differentiated employment by a few ranks; then‚ different duties
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Human resource also known as manpower or human capital can be defined as the staffs recruited by the organization for them to work. Human resource management (HRM) is a complex issue and many authors have tried to explain it and some definitions are below: “HRM is a distinctive approach to employment management which seeks to achieve competitive advantage through the strategic deployment of a highly committed and capable workforce‚ using an array of cultural‚ structural and personnel techniques
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and commitment. Some organizations due to resource limitations may be unable to follow the formal process of strategy formulation. Other organizations may lack the necessary managerial commitment to implement a strategic plan. Managers who utilize the concepts of strategy development informally without implementing a formal process could still earn significant benefits from it. Advantages: • It provides consistent guidelines for the organizations activities. • The planning process helps managers
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Human Resource Planning Definition: Human Resources Planning is defined as the process of assessing an organization’s human resources needs in the light of organizational goals and changing condition and making plans to ensure that a competent‚ stable workforce is employed. The actual planning process will vary a great deal from organization to organization As defined by Bulla and Scott (1994)‚ human resource planning is ‘the process for ensuring that the human resource requirements of an
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Questions 1. What should be the format and final form of the store manager’s job description? There is no standard format as to what should be included in the job description of store manager but most job descriptions cover the following sections • Job identification • Job summary • Responsibilities and Duties • Authority of incumbent • Standards of performance • Working conditions • Job specification 2. Is it practical to specify standards and procedures in the body
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The Human Resource Management Academic Assignment (A critical analysis of my own and my colleagues’ performance during our class based teamwork) 1. Introduction In my case‚ human resource management (HRM) was the most interesting subject last term. Although I am the oldest team member in the HRM class and have twelve years of work experience‚ I learned many things from other young team members. My team in Gerry’s class consisted of seven members‚ who were four males (A‚ B‚ C and D) and three
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Human Resource Management (HRM) is the function within an organization that focuses on recruitment of‚ management of‚ and providing direction for the people who work in the organization. HRM can also be performed by line managers. HRM is the organizational function that deals with issues related to people such as compensation‚ hiring‚ performance management‚ organization development‚ safety‚ wellness‚ benefits‚ employee motivation‚ communication‚ administration‚ and training. HRM is also a strategic
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HR’s Role and Corporate Social in Management of Downsizing Use Responsibility and Sustainability By Elaine Cohen‚ Sully Taylor‚ Ph.D.‚ and Michael Muller-Camen‚ Ph.D. SHRM Foundation Executive Briefing Produced in partnership with the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA) and the North American Human Resource Management Association (NAHRMA) Overview Organizations are increasingly concerned with sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The HR function is uniquely
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06/08/2013 Along with the flourishing development of Human Resource Management‚ increasingly more enterprises have attached great importance to the relationship between employees and employers‚ which is‚ put into professional terms‚ psychological contract. This concept was first introduced by Argyris in 1960 and has experienced several changes over the subsequent 50 years. However‚ what are the key factors that affect changes in the psychological contract? Personally
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Human Resource Management Human Resource Management (HRM) is the function within an organization that focuses on recruitment of‚ management of‚ and providing direction for the people who work in the organization. HRM can also be performed by line managers (a person who has direct responsibility for employees and their work). HR Activities: Strategy & Organisation: This involves contributing to organizational strategy‚ structure and processes; influencing culture and values and developing personnel
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