How do you think managers can ensure that their performance behavior meets the requirements of the organization for which they work? It is important for a manager to have experience with and an understanding of the processes and procedures carried out by their team/department. Managers should be familiar with company schedules and deadlines, communicate these deadlines to their team and plan accordingly. They should also have a clear understanding of the company’s goals and objectives. A manger should report on and audit their team/departments overall productivity and outputs to ensure that time and recourses are being spent wisely.
An employee also needs to develop the capacity or the skills to perform or work. Another important aspect of performance management is to periodically rate the performance of each and every employee or team member. A good way to keep employees motivated and performing well is to reward the good performance of each employee who does well. Planning work for any organization is very important. It is very important for the work to be planned out in advance to ensure success.
Recording, Analysing and using HR information Unit 3RAI (HR) Activity 1 Two Reasons Why Organisations Need To Collect HR Data 1) Organisations need to collect Human Resources (HR) data to comply with legislative and regulatory requirements such as equal opportunities monitoring, equal pay audits, recruitment planning, assessing skills balance, minimum wage, working time directive and health and safety. 2) Organisations also keep information records on training and performance for employees, this enables the management team to assess each individual employee for productivity and possibly identify training needs. By doing this the management team can assess the productivity within the business. Two Types of Data Collected and How Each Supports HR Practices 1) Statutory Records – Such as tax, national insurance contributions, sickness and SSP, hours worked, accident book and the right to work in the UK. These types of records ensure that the HR department is compliant to all of the regulatory requirements.
In managerial accounting, managers use the collected information to get better informed before any decisions are made within their organizations. After strategies are set and plans are made, management's primary task is to take steps to ensure the plans are carried out, or if need be, that the plans are modified. This is considered to be the critical control function of management. Since management involves directing the activities of others, a major part of the control function is making sure other people do what should be done. For example I work for a company that has a process in place called Project Momentum, each year the leadership team comes
Strategic planning is also “a process of defining the values, purpose, vision, mission, goals and objectives of an organization. Through the planning process, a business identifies the outcomes it wants to achieve through its programs and the specific means by which it intends to achieve these outcomes.” Strategic Planning can be: • A process for setting future directions • A means to reduce risk • A vehicle for training managers and direct supports • A process for making strategic decisions • A way to develop consensus among managers and direct supports • A means to develop a written long-range plan. Why plan strategically: So your organization doesn’t end up like this! OOP’s! OOP’s!
Staffing is defined as “the process of acquiring, deploying, and retaining a workforce of sufficient quantity and quality to create positive impacts on the organizations effectiveness” (Heneman & Judge, 2010, pg 8). Staffing an organization does not come without its challenges. As organizations embark on staffing activities, the HR department must have a well thought out strategy prior to implementation. The who, what, when, where, and how an organization is going to staff its vacancies needs to be answered first. Is a person/job match or the person/organization match the right strategy, or is it a combination of both?
The process manager typically is responsible for an entire production process or workflow. Employee supervision, equipment management and human resources tasks are often part of the responsibilities of a process manager. Depending upon the tools used to manage the process, there are multiple ways to collect this data. The process manager is responsible for reviewing the data and implementing any necessary changes. He/she uses the information to design changes to the current procedures and to provide a forecast of the expected outcomes.
ERR Task 3 – Learning Outcome 3 and assessment criteria 2.5 (maps with Unit 6 2.1) 1. Explain the term “agreed ways of working” with your employer. The term agreed ways of working means when you follow something which has been put in place by your employer to sustain a way of doing a task. It is the following of policies and procedures by employers and employees, also being aware of all rules and regulations regarding my role and responsibilities which is set out by my workplace. The policies and procedures explain what is expected of me in my role and what is also not acceptable.
The strength or limitation of a capital market will result in the indication of how well a manufacturing company market value will be perceived. The most important goal of an effective manager is to raise the perceived value of a company. Hi Jamie This is a great response to the discussion question and was very informative. It is very important for a manager to have knowledge on capital markets. It is important to do a thorough review of all performance activities up to the current date.
It is very important to ensure that all staff members have the necessary skills and have undertaken suitable developmental activities to complete the work they are given. As a manager it is important to look over and carefully calculate the time and cost on a regular basis to make sure it’s cost effective so the organization isn’t losing money. Having regular consultations (meetings, brainstorming sessions, project groups etc.) are also highly expected from a manager as it provides prompt and constructive feedback to the employee. Which will help to suggest improvements that will increase resource efficiency and effectiveness; as employees use resources everyday to get there job done and will know what works and what doesn’t.