Hrm Module 1

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QUESTIONS 1. Human Resource Management consists of numerous activities. What areas were illustrated by Sam’s schedule on this particular day? 2. List the areas of ineffective management and time-robbers that are affecting Sam. 3. Discuss Sam’s career progress. Is he now promotable? ANSWERS 1) The areas that were illustrated by Sam’s schedule on this particular day involves these activities as follow: a. Human Resource Planning b. Recruitment, selection, motivation and retention c. Performance evaluation and compensation d. Labor Relations Human Resource Planning involves the identification of current and future human resources needed for an organization to achieve its goals. In the case study, Sam had met Al Noren by the loading dock where it seems that Al Noren is shortage of manpower due to absentee. He requested Sam to get him a replacement as he has cars to unload today. Sam promised to contact him back in half an hour for replacement. Having interviews with job applicants to the company was on Sam’s schedule for the day too. As a HR manager, he is responsible for selecting and hiring candidates. Usually, other department managers usually inform HR managers on what qualifications they desire in job applicants. In the case study, the production superintendent informed Sam that he wanted experienced applicants. Performance evaluation and compensation is one of the more routine activity in the HR department where the HR manager has to develop performance appraisal forms for their organization. They are also responsible for the payroll system to be issued out timely and accurately to the employees. In the case study, Sam had to assist Terry (Admin assistant) on the grievance of the employees due to error in their paycheck. Also, he explained the company’s pension benefits to Cecil Hardy who was going to retire soon. Labor Relations involves the

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