Basil Read Hr Practices

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Discuss how HR practices at Basil Read are aligned to support the use of technology throughout the organisation. To begin the discussion, one needs to identify what HR Practices are and how Basil Read has aligned to support these practices through the use of technology. The HRM function can be thought of as having six menus of HRM practices, from which companies can choose the ones most appropriate for implementing their strategy. Each of these menus refers to a particular functional area of HRM: job analysis/design, recruitment/selection, training and development, performance management, pay structure/incentives/benefits, and labor-employee relations (Noe, Hollenbeck, Gerhart and Wright, 2010:85). One area where HR has an opportunity to create value is through the use of technology, especially the use of web-based systems that enable the deployment of HR processes and information to line managers and employees (e-HRM). However, HR functions have had mixed success in extending e-HRM beyond basic administrative processing – although a wide range of software tools is able to support ‘‘value-adding’’ HR activities such as talent management, succession planning and career development, in practice many organizations contain technology use to the delivery of transactional services rather than to support strategic ‘‘human capital management’’ processes (Foster, 2010:1). Information contained within the case study provides information on the company employing technology to assist with certain HR practices. These include – • Training and Development • Performance Management • Recruitment and Selection A number of skills are instilled in employees through training and development. Training refers to a planned effort to facilitate the learning of job-related knowledge, skills, and behaviour by employees. Development involves acquiring knowledge, skills, and
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