Cases:

1. John is an HR manager in a tech firm. He tends to attract individuals every few months
who acquire good programming skills to apply for job vacancies.
Which HRM function is the case referring to?
The case refers to staffing which is the process through which an organization ensures that it
always has the proper number of employees with the appropriate skills in the right jobs at the
right time to achieve organizational objectives. It is achieved through recruitment which is the
process of attracting individuals on a timely basis, in sufficient numbers and with appropriate
qualifications to apply for jobs with an organization.

2. Mariam recently started a new job in finance. The company she works for provided a
2-week intense course to enhance her financial knowledge along with some of her
colleagues.
Which HRM function is the case referring to?
The case refers to Human resource development which is a major HRM function consisting not
only of training of employees but also of career planning and development activities for both the
employees on personal level and for the organization as a whole. It is achieved through training
which is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed for their present jobs.

Essay:
1. Mention some of the important benefits of HRM
• Avoid personnel mistakes: to avoid having employees not doing their best, to avoid
hiring the wrong person for the job, to avoid experiencing high turnover, to avoid being
courted discriminatory actions, to avoid employee being hurt due to unsafe practices, to
avoid lack of training and undermine effectiveness, to protect the company from unfair
practices committed by employees.
• To improve profits and performance through the good management of people: Many
managers have been successful even without adequate (suitable/ appropriate) plans,
organizations or controls. They were successful because they had the talent to hire the
right people for the right jobs and then motivate, appraise and develop them.
• To build up career as an HR manager in large organizations: Those who learn about
HRM are better equipped to integrate the firm’s human resource activities with the
company’s strategic needs.
• HR for small businesses: Most people graduating from college in the next few years
either will work for or create small businesses. Thus, gaining a deeper insight about the
techniques of HRMM will help them to manage a small firm’s human resources more
effectively.

Scientific term:
1. It is a strategic, integrated and coherent approach to the employment, development and well-
being of the people working in organizations.
Answer: Human resources management (HRM)
2. It covers all the managerial decisions and actions that influence the employee employer
relationship, with the purpose of maximizing the organizational integration, employee
commitment, flexibility and quality of work.
Answer: Human resources management (HRM)
3. It is the process through which an organization ensures that it will always has the proper
number of employees with the appropriate skills in the right jobs, at the right time to achieve
organizational objectives.
Answer: Staffing
4. It is the systematic process of determining the skills, duties and the knowledge required for
performing jobs in an organization.
Answer: Job analysis
5. It is the systematic process of matching the internal and external supply of people with job
openings anticipated in the organization over a specific period.
Answer: Human resource planning
6. It is the process of attracting individuals on a timely basis, in sufficient numbers and with
appropriate qualifications to apply for jobs with an organization.
Answer: Recruitment
7. It is the process of choosing the individual best suited for a particular position and the
organization from a group of applicants.
Answer: Selection
8. It is a goal-oriented process that is directed toward ensuring that organizational processes are
in place to maximize the productivity of employees, teams and ultimately the organization.
Answer: Performance management
9. It is a formal system of review and evaluation of individual or team task performance.
Answer: Performance appraisal.
10. It is a major HRM function consisting not only of training of employees but also of career
planning and development activities for both the employees on personal level and for the
organization as a whole.
Answer: Human resources development
11. It is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed for their present jobs.
Answer: Training
12. It involves learning that goes beyond today’s job and has a more long-term focus.
Answer: Development
13. It is an ongoing process where HRM is emphasizing that individual sets and identifies the
means to achieve them. Ex. Time management.
Answer: Career planning and development
14. It is planned and systematic attempts to change the organization with the purpose of
modifying the organization’s performance toward a more behavioral identity.
Answer: Organizational development (OD)

True or false:
1. The activity of leading involves staffing, selecting, training, motivating, appraising and
compensating employees.
Answer: True
2. The successful accomplishments of the staffing function is not really necessary for the
accomplishment of organization’s mission.
Answer: False
Correction: It is vital (necessary)
3. Compensation affords employees the opportunity to capitalize on their strengths and
overcome their deficiencies, thereby helping them to become more satisfied and productive
employees.
Answer: False
Correction: Performance management
4. Organizational and personal (individual) careers are separate and distinct.
Answer: False
Correction: are not separate. Organizations should assist employees in career planning so the
needs of both can be satisfied.