The way forward for the economies is saving and investment. Resources must be put aside and injected into productive enterprises to create more wealth. Once an entrepreneur has set up his businesses, human resource should be well mobilised and well utilised to get the best out of it. Skilled ,trained and motivated labour is one sure way of making firms develop a competitive advantage. Products of a growing firm should be able to compete on the world market. These firms need support from governments and international community to develop capacity to improve human resource management. Other factors of production have no ability to produce without being managed by labour. Labour has an important role of combining other factors of production in appropriate proportions to have maximum production out of them.
To do the important role of organising other factors of production, a lot needs to be done in regard to their training for applicable skills, coaching and development, recruitment, and motivation so that maximum capacity of this labour is achieved to do the work. Focus is needed on performance management of the workers ensuring their safety and security and their motivation. This adds on their value to yield effectively towards the organisation’s objectives. Effective communication and proper supervision adds a lot to human resource performance.
Table of Contents
- 1.0 Introduction
- 1.1 Objectives of the study
- 1.2 Aims of Human Resource Management
- 1.2.1 Resourcing
- 1.2.2 Valuing employees
- 1.2.3 Relationships
- 2.0 Recruitment and Selection
- 2.1 Job analysis
- 2.2 Job description
- 2.3 Job/Person specification
- 2.4 Skills inventory
- 3.0 Overview of International Human Resource Management
- 3.1 Staff performance appraisal
- 3.2 Safety and health management
- 3.3 Concerns of safety and health management
- 3.4 Workers compensation and insurance
- 4.0 Labour Laws
- 4.1 The occupation Safety and Health Acts
- 4.2 The workplace (Health, Safety and welfare) Regulations, 1992
- 4.3 The Occupational and Safety Act, 1994
- 4.4 Common accidents and prevention methods
- 5.0 Recommendations
Objectives and Key Themes
This study aims to explore key concepts in human resource management, develop management skills to overcome challenges, and build effective leadership abilities. It focuses on the strategic importance of human resources in achieving organizational success.
- The importance of skilled and motivated labor in achieving competitive advantage.
- Effective recruitment and selection processes.
- The role of job analysis and job descriptions in optimizing workforce effectiveness.
- The significance of valuing employees and fostering positive relationships.
- Compliance with labor laws and safety regulations.
Chapter Summaries
1.0 Introduction: This introductory chapter establishes the crucial role of human resource management (HRM) in economic growth and organizational success. It emphasizes the need for skilled, trained, and motivated labor to create a competitive advantage in the global market. The chapter highlights the importance of HRM in effectively managing and utilizing human capital to maximize productivity, achieve organizational objectives, and ensure the success of firms. It underscores the need for government and international support in developing HRM capacity and improving the effectiveness of human resources. The chapter also touches upon the vital role of labor in combining other factors of production to achieve maximum output, emphasizing the need for training, coaching, development, recruitment, and motivation to fully utilize labor's potential. Effective communication and proper supervision are also highlighted as critical for achieving optimal HRM performance.
2.0 Recruitment and Selection: This chapter details the recruitment and selection process, emphasizing its importance in securing and retaining skilled and motivated employees. It explains the process of accumulating a pool of potential candidates aligned with the human resource plan and how an organization's employment conditions influence recruitment rates. The chapter stresses the significance of job analysis in establishing the best requirements for a given job and identifying individuals with the right attributes. It uses examples from the author's personal experience in the education sector in their country to illustrate the importance of assessing commitment and interest in candidates during the interview process, which goes beyond testing knowledge and focuses on assessing traits like enthusiasm, commitment, and resilience—essential for effective performance and dealing with challenges.
3.0 Overview of International Human Resource Management: This section provides a broad overview of key aspects within international HRM, covering staff performance appraisal, safety and health management, and workers' compensation and insurance. While details are not extensively explored in the provided text, the inclusion of these topics suggests a focus on the global considerations and best practices within these crucial HRM functions. Further details on the nuances and specific approaches used within these domains would be needed for a complete analysis.
4.0 Labour Laws: This chapter examines relevant labor laws and regulations, including the Occupation Safety and Health Acts, the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations of 1992, and the Occupational and Safety Act of 1994. It delves into common workplace accidents and discusses methods for their prevention. This chapter is crucial for understanding the legal framework and standards that must be followed within the context of HRM, ensuring employee safety and compliance with legal obligations. Understanding these laws is necessary to create a secure and productive work environment.
Keywords
Human Resource Management (HRM), recruitment, selection, job analysis, job description, employee valuation, labor laws, safety management, performance appraisal, employee motivation, competitive advantage, organizational success.
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- DOCTOR Akampurira Abraham (Author), 2011, The Aspects of Development in Human Resource Management, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/208546
