MGT340 Chapter 1

What is the definition of Human Resource Management according to Aminuddin, 2018?

• The development and implementation of systems in an organization designed to attract, develop and retain a high-performing workforce

• The process of coping with workplace relations, health and safety matters

• The process of recruiting, developing, evaluating, and compensating workers

• The process by which a business's human resources are used to accomplish organizational goals

What is one of the factors determining the HR Department?

• The location of the organization

• The number of employees in the organization

• The size of the organization

• The revenue of the organization

What is a challenge/change in Human Resource Management related to technological changes?

• Employee education and expectations

• Workforce diversity

• Increased competition

• Development of new products and machines

What is a function within the scope of Human Resource Management related to Employment?

• Preparing information for payroll

• Overseeing canteen facilities

• Organizing safety programmes

• Establishing and administering performance management and appraisal systems

What is the structure of the Human Resource functions in a Small Organization?

• No HR functions

• Outsource HR functions

• Informal HR unit/department

• Have their own HR unit/department

What is a challenge/change in Human Resource Management related to Employee education and expectations?

• Technological changes

• employee more aware of their rights

• Remote working

• Workforce diversity

What is a function within the scope of Human Resource Management related to Compensation/Payment/Reward Systems?

• Establishing wellness programmes

• Developing a wage structure

• Advising on benefits

• Accident investigation

What is one of the factors determining the HR Department ?

• Philosophy of Top Management

• Size of the Organization

• Unionisation of the Workforce

• Ownership of the Company

What is a challenge/change in Human Resource Management related to Workforce diversity?

• Remote working

• Technological changes

• Employee education and expectations

• Various race, age, gender, and culture

What is a function within the scope of Human Resource Management related to Health and Safety?

• Establishing and maintaining quality improvement initiatives

• Organizing safety programmes

• Grievance handling

• Overseeing canteen facilities