People and Organisations

What is Human Resource Management?   Human resources is used to describe both the people who work for a company or organization and the department responsible for managing resources related to employees. The term human resources was first coined in the 1960s when the value of labor relations began to garner attention and when notions such as motivation, organizational behavior, and selection assessments began to take shape. Human resource management is a contemporary, umbrella term used to describe the management and development of employees in an organization. Also called personnel or talent management (although these terms are a bit antiquated), human resource management involves overseeing all things related to managing an organization’s human capital. Human resource management is therefore focused on a number of major areas, including: Recruiting and staffing Compensation and benefits Training and learning Labor and employee relations Organizati...

Important People Management Strategies P eople management is probably one of the most important soft leadership skills. This is due to the following reasons: It influences productivity via its impact on staff morale and motivation. It is critical during periods of transition, uncertainty and change. It is the key to a successful project change management. 1. Know the dynamics of human behavior.  In people management , knowing the dynamics of human behavior is critical. You need to understand that every person behaves differently when faced with a particular situation. This is due to the fact that behavior is shaped from various influences such as family and the environment, as well as from various beliefs, culture and ideology. We can never expect that we   will get the same answers, behaviors and results from all people. Learning all kinds of behavioral types and social conditioning can help us understand each of the team me...

Types of Management in an Organization There are many different managers in an organization across many different titles, authority levels, and levels of the management hierarchy. Most organizations have three management levels: Low-level managers; Middle-level managers; and Top-level managers. These managers are classified in a hierarchy of authority, and perform different tasks. In many organizations, the number of managers in every level resembles a pyramid. Followings are the specifications of each level’s different responsibilities and their likely job titles. Top-level managers The board of directors, president, vice-president, and CEO are all examples of top-level managers. These managers are responsible for controlling and overseeing the entire organization. They develop goals, strategic plans, company policies, and make decisions on the direction of the business. In addition, top-level managers play a significant role in the mobilization of outside res...