MHR 523 Lecture 1: The Strategic Role of Human Resource Management
12 Feb 2018
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The strategic role of human resource management- chapter 1. Management of people in an organization, they are responsible for ensuring that the organization attracts, retains and engages diverse talent. Managing human capital: knowledge, education, skills, training and expertise. Fredrick taylor was the driving force behind scientific management. Process of scientifically analyzing manufacturer processes, reducing production costs and compensating employees based on performance. The human resources movement: concern for people and productivity. Union liaison, compliance with new laws came into place. Outsourcing of many administrative functions (pensions, benefits) Every line manager must possess basic hr skills. Help achieve strategic objectives, and provides managers with advice on hr related materials. New roles: activist, change steward, talent manager/organizational designer, operational executor and business ally. Credible activist- being respected, and takes a position, challenges assumptions. Culture and change steward- ability to appreciate, help shape and articulate an organizations corporate culture, including understanding both internal and external stakeholders.
