1 Challenge of Human Resource Management
A. Why Study HRM?
1. Competitive Advantage through People
* Why are core competencies so important for an organization?
* What are the four criteria that can sustain competitive advantage?
B. Competitive Challenges and HRM
1. Going Global
* What is the impact of Globalization?
* What is the effect of globalization on HRM?
2. Embracing New Technology
* What are knowledge workers and what are the most popular forms of training?
* What is the operational, relational, and transformational impact of technology on HRM?
3. Managing Change
* What are some types of changes?
* What are some key ways to enhance changes?
4. Developing Human Capital
* How can companies develop human capital?
* What specifically can HR do to enhance this development?
5. Responding to the Market?
* How do TQM and Six Sigma relate to HRM?
* How does reengineering impact HRM?
6. Containing Cost
* Explain downsizing
* What is the trend with outsourcing and employee leasing?
* Productivity Enhancements?
C. Demographic and Employee Concerns
1. What is the diversity challenge?
Age?
Gender?
Education?
2. Explain the major cultural challenges
D. Partnerships
1. What are the responsibilities of the HR Manager?
2. What are HR Manager competencies?
3. What is the role of the line manager?
Cases:
A Chip off the Rock
Daddy Stress
END QUESTIONS
Why would you consider a career in HR?
Why would you not want a career in HR?