Methods of Performance Appraisal Numerous methods have been devised to measure the quantity and quality of employee’s job performance. Each of the methods could be effective for some purposes, for some organizations. None should be dismissed or accepted as appropriate except as they relate to the particular needs of the organization or of a particular … Read more
Methods of Job Evaluation Job-evaluation methods are of two categories:- a) Analytical Methods Point Ranking Methods Factor Comparison Method b) Non-analytical Methods Ranking Method Job-grading Method Non-analytical Methods Ranking and job-classification methods come under this category because they make no use of detailed job factors. Each job is treated as a whole in determining its … Read more
What is Orientation? Induction, also called orientation is designed to provide a new employee with the information he or she needs to function comfortably and effectively in the organization. It is a planned introduction of new hires to their jobs, their peers, and the company. Typically, orientation conveys three types of information – (i) general … Read more
Methods of Collecting Job Data The methods of collecting job-related data are (i) observational method, (ii) interviews, (iii) questionnaire, (iv) checklists, (v) technical conferences, and (vi) diary. A combination of these approaches may be used depending upon the situation and the organization. A brief description of each method is in order. Observation In this method, … Read more
What is Job Design? And Various Factors Affecting Job Design The logical sequence to job analysis is job design. Job analysis provides job-related data as well as the skills and knowledge expected of the incumbent to discharge the job. Job design, then, involves conscious efforts to organize tasks, duties, and responsibilities into a unit of … Read more
Selection Process Selection is a long process, commencing from the preliminary interview of the applicants and ending with the contract of employment. In practice, the process differs among organisations and between two different jobs within the same company. Selection procedure for senior managers will be long-drawn and rigorous, but it is simple and short while … Read more
Sources of Recruitment Broadly, there are two sources of recruitment, viz, internal sources and external sources. While internal sources allows a company to fill the vacant positions from those who are currently employed, external sources allows a company to hire employees through advertisements, employment exchanges, college/university/institute placement services, walk-ins and write-ins, consultants and contractors. Internal … Read more
Factors Influencing Recruitment Process Given its key role and external visibility, recruitment is naturally subject to influence of several factors. These include external as well as internal forces. External Factors Of particular importance is the supply and demand of specific skills in the labor market. If the demand for a particular skill is high relative to … Read more
Process of Recruitment Recruitment refers to the process of identifying and attracting job seekers so as build a pool of qualified job applicants. The process comprises five related stages, viz (a) planning, (b) strategy development, (c) searching, (d) screening, (e) evaluation and control. The ideal recruitment program is the one that attracts a relatively larger number … Read more
Approaches to Job Design Four popular approaches to job design are job rotation, job engineering, job enlargement and job enrichment. Job design approaches has two dimensions: impact and complexity. The impact dimension, on the vertical axis, is the degree to which a job design approach is linked with factors beyond the immediate job, such as … Read more
Demand Forecasting in Human Resource Human resource (HR) demand forecasting is the process of estimating the future quantity and quality of people required. The basis of the forecast must be the annual budget and long-term corporate plan, translated into activity levels for each function and department. In a manufacturing company, the sales budget would be … Read more
Factors Affecting Human Resource Planning Human Resource Planning (HRP) is influenced by several considerations. The more important of them are: (i) type and strategy of organization, (ii) organizational growth cycles and planning, (iii) environmental uncertainties, (iv) time horizons, (v) type and quality of forecasting information, (vi) labor market. Type and Strategy of Organization The type … Read more
Importance of Human Resource Planning When a company says that their workers are the essential factors in the growth and success of the business, you need to take such words seriously. Have all the financial resources to run a business, without the right employees; the company might not survive for long. However, human resource planning … Read more
Strategic Human Resource Management Strategic Human Resource Management first came to light in 1984, and since then, this concept has blossomed. Today, strategic human resource management mainly focuses on employee issues and how they can impact an organization’s long-term plans. Strategic human resource managers now agree that human resource strategies in an organization are vital … Read more
The Strategic Role of Human Resource Managers The strategic management process involves four important stages: environmental scanning, strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and evaluation and control. What is Strategic Human Resource Management? The strategic management process results in decisions that can have significant and long-lasting consequences. The erroneous strategic decision can inflict severe penalties can be … Read more
