Learning Goal: I’m working on a management question and need support to help me learn.
12.1 Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the roles that HRM plays in firms today and the categories of HRM activities.
- Discuss how the HRM function can define its mission and market.
- Explain the approaches to evaluating the effectiveness of HRM practices.
- Describe the new structures for the HRM function.
- Describe how outsourcing HRM activities can improve service delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
- Relate how process reengineering is used to review and redesign HRM practices.
- Discuss the types of new technologies that can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of HRM.
- List the competencies the HRM executive needs to become a strategic partner in the company.
12.2 Action Required:
“Technology changes the way HR departments contact employees, store files, and analyse employee performance. Used well, technology makes HR practices more efficient. When used poorly, it can get in the way of managing the company’s human resources. Good HR practices maximize the benefits and minimize the problems.”
12.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):
How does Technology impact HR practices in the present times?
12.4 Instructions:
- Answer the question in test your knowledge section.
- Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below (Week12:Interactive learning Discussion)