Flashcards: Fundamentals of Human Resources Management — 20 cards

HR Management — definition?

Strategic approach to managing people aligning with organizational goals.

HR Activities — examples?

Recruitment, training, evaluation, remuneration, development.

Key HR Functions — core roles?

Recruitment, training, evaluation, compensation, development.

HR Norms and Rules — purpose?

Ensure legal compliance and standardize HR practices.

Recruitment Process — stages?

Needs analysis, sourcing, selection, onboarding.

Selection vs Integration — difference?

Selection chooses candidates; integration socializes new employees.

Training & Development — focus?

Skill enhancement for current and future roles.

HR Practices Trends — examples?

Digitalization, flexibility, well-being focus, personalized pay.

Contingent HR Practices — meaning?

Adapted to specific organizational and environmental contexts.

Organizational Structures — types?

Hierarchical, flat, functional, divisional, matrix.

HR Roles — evolution?

From administrative support to strategic partner and change agent.

External HR actors — examples?

Consultants, unions, government bodies.

Legal framework for HR?

Labor laws, collective bargaining, social dialogue.

Digital tools in recruitment?

AI, online platforms, automation for efficiency.

Biases in HR — examples?

Halo effect, stereotyping, projection.

Flexible HR practices — purpose?

To adapt to external changes and attract talent.

Learning Organization — characteristic?

Continuously facilitates employee learning and adaptation.

Strategic fit — meaning?

Alignment of HR practices with organizational strategy and environment.

Organizational structure — impact?

Affects communication, decision-making, and flexibility.

HR Norms & Rules — influence?

Labor laws, collective agreements, organizational culture.