Individual and Organisational Learning

 
 

Knowledge based organizations are the way forward, Knowledge is a vital resource created, developed and maintained by the people, once again this is an evident that people are the most valuable asset of an organization. Organizations are unique creations, with unique qualities, one of which is that they can be breeding grounds for knowledge generation and learning. However it is not an easy task to create an environment where knowledge is generated, developed and kept for individuals when they need it.

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Improving Performance Management

 
 

People, Functions and Organizations have changed over period of time and have learnt a lot about leadership role, supervisors effectiveness, human productivity, employee job and motivation and support required with respect to performance management. This has led to the evolution of performance management as a process i-e is more efficient and effective. New models have come up, these models incorporate numerous human resource management theoretical frameworks, for instance motivation,

Impact of Work Stressors on Work Behaviors

Organizational Workplace Stress
 
 

The Article provides a prospective topic for research student that could be used for their final year research project. The topic under discussion is "Impact of Work Stressors on Work Behaviors". Heterogeneous occupations could be studied in order to identify occupation-specific stressors. Bankers, Teachers, Marketers and Engineers can be potential subjects for the study. The study should aim at  examining how stressors affect work behaviors.

Human Resource Management Activities

Human Resource Activities
 
 

Contribution to the success of the business is prime focus for every business function, HR is no exception, but sometimes it has to do a bit more as it primarily deals with the people who are responsible for the failure and success of the firm. The figure depicts that to enhance the organizational performance HR must support business efforts that focus on ultimate business goals of productivity, service, and quality.

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How to Earn Respect in a Workplace

How to Earn Respect
 
 

No one is inborn with the right to be respected, people often get into the illusion that they have to be respected, respect is always earned and should never be demanded, and only those who show respect can earn it, now the question is how to earn respect in an organisation. All this could very well serve as a catalyst in generating respect.

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Human Capital Management

Human Capital Management
 
 

The concept human capital management’ (HCM) is based on the concept of human capital as explained in the fi rst part of this chapter. The next three sections describe the processes of human capital management - measurement, internal and external reporting.

Role of HR in Organizational Commitment

Organizational Commitment
 
 

Commitment refers to attachment and loyalty. It is associated with the feelings of individuals about their organization. Organizational commitment is the relative strength of the individual’s identification with, and involvement in, a particular organization. The three characteristics of commitment identified are:

Impact of HRM on Performance

 
 

The distinctive feature of HRM is its assumption that improved performance is achieved through the people in the organization.’ (Guest, 1997) conditional therefore for performance improvement is that Organisation makes policies and processes that would facilitate HR at work, it could be assumed that Human Resource would have a substantial impact on the business performance.

Evolution of Human Resource Management

 
 

Reformers were concerned wit hthe working life of individuals before 1900, whereas employees did start unions and announced strike against poor working conditions, but HR as specialised business function emerged at the end of 1900, before that supervisors used to conduct the hiring, firing, training and pay activities. the article introduces its users to the tradition role of Human Resource Management and the Emerging role of HR, Role of HR is seeing a complete transformation that is stimulated by the changing in the both micro and macro environment of the business.

Employee Engagement and Commitment

 
 

Employee Engagement and Commitment are the two of the necessary endeavors in which organization must invest its time and effort. Both are different, as engagement drives commitment, whereas the reverse is not possible, commitment cannot be achieved without employee engagement. The article discusses both the concepts in turns, first Employee Engagement is highlighted followed by the concept of  Commitment to the Organization.

Role of HR Function in Managing Organisations

HR Function Role in Organization
 
 

It is the people who have the responsibility to amanage the organisation, HR function holds plays a key part in the process of managing organizations. Human Resource Department major assignments are to provide advice, guidance, and HR services that would help in getting the best out of people, further more in the long run the emphasis is on Strategic role of HR, that would help establish a direct link between business strategy and its people. and how HR could provide continuing support for the achievement of the business strategies.

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The Concept of Strategy and Strategic Management

 
 

Strategy in simple terms refers to the plans organization formulates to meet its end objectives, Strategies are devised to ensure market success and achieve competitive advantage. Johnson and Scholes define strategy as

Importance of Organizational Structure in Organizations

Orgnizational Structure
 
 

Organization is uniform, structured and co-ordinate effort for achievement of economic/financial objectives for profit seeking firms and social for non-profit Organizations. To Satisfy Objectives, organization channel employee endeavors in unified direction and establishes means of allocating resources/responsibilities and control under arrangements referred as structure.

Ingredients of an HR Strategy

Components of HR Strategy

For Instance the business strategy is to "Accelerate product/service launch by strengthening Research and Development team". The HR business strategy must be in line with the strategies of the business organization, Understanding the business strategy, that highlights the ultimate business objective and the means to do it, HR strategies shall be formulated keeping in view the aforementioned business strategy.

Importance of Good Organisational Structure

A well-designed organizational structure facilitates effective communication and collaboration among employees. Clear reporting lines and defined roles promote efficient information flow, coordination of tasks, and teamwork. It reduces confusion and ambiguity, allowing employees to work together towards shared objectives and minimizing duplication of efforts.

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