2.1 HRM Flashcards

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Human resource management

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is the process of making the most efficient use of an organisation’s employees.

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Delayering

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is a reduction in the number of levels of hierarchy within an organisational structure.

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Teamworking

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is the process of breaking down production into large units and using groups of employees to complete these tasks.

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Workforce plan

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assesses the current workforce and actions necessary to meet the business’ future labour needs.

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Labour turnover

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is the percentage of a business’ workforce that leaves a business over a given period of time (usually one year).

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Recruitment and selection

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is the process of filling an organisation’s job vacancies by appointing new staff.

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Job descriptions

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list the duties and responsibilities

associated with a particular job.

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Person (or job) specifications

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outline the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to fill a given position successfully.

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Employment contract

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is a legal agreement between

an employer and an employee setting forth the terms and conditions of the employment arrangement.

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Business culture

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is the attitudes, values and beliefs that

normally exist within an organisation.