A philosophy of people management based on the belief that human resources are uniquely important to sustained business success. The organisation gains competitive advantage by using its people effectively, drawing on their expertise and ingenuity to meet clearly defined objectives. Human resource management is aimed at recruiting capable, flexible and committed people, managing and rewarding their performance and developing key competencies.
Organisational
Behaviour
Micro Level
Organisational
& Environmental
Dynamics
Nota:
Communication
Organisation Structure
Cultural Influences
Organisation Development
Organisation Change
4 Academic
Displines
Nota:
Psychology- Personality
Antropology - Culture
Sociology - Organisation Structure
Political Science - Power
Interpersonal
Processes
Nota:
Decision-Making
Conflict & Stress
Group Dynamics
Leadership
Power
Contributed to low wage inflation.
Reduction in personal taxation
Low levels of industrial conflict.
Hard
Nota:
Storey 1989
Focus on resource side of HR.
Emphasises cost in the form of 'headcounts'
Places control firmly in the hands of management.
Soft
Nota:
Storey 1989
Stresses the human aspects of HR. Concerned with communication and motivation.
People are led rather than managed.
They are involved in determining and realising strategic objectives