BUS 303: Human Resources Management

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HR Management Jessie Drane BUS 303: Human Resources Management ( BTF1112A) Gwendolyn McCants-Allen April 18, 2011 This topic on human resource management is a very interesting topic and what I have learned about HR management have been very helpful, but much more importantly, it have made some major changes that have occurred since my last job that had a HR management in place.. The technology that the different organizations have, which includes the internet as a resource for employees is a major…show more content…
The jobs can be searched by organization or by state and city location. The job descriptions and qualifications are well defined. Other potential employees can post for jobs with the manager's approval. The external process of recruitment uses many means to attract potential employees. For external recruitment we only advertise with displaying applications for hire in the windows at the store and also through the drive-through window. Once the recruitment process begins to draw potential employees to the store, the selection process can begin. The employee selection process is one of the most critical processes in the HRM area. The decisions made are lasting and can have an effect on the reputation of the company. Poor hiring decisions can have significant consequences on smaller companies who can not afford these types of mistakes. The major focus should be the matching of an individual with a job within the organization. Week four question helped me to recognize that my manager had lost focus on her manager skills and I needed some touch-up skills on management. It has been a few years since I last hired…show more content…
Since that time I have not had to hire anyone and I had forgotten how skillful you must be in asking questions of a employee. Before any interview with an outside applicant, I would need to prepare myself for the questions I am going to ask. The Human Resource Manager should work with managers to prepare them for the interview process that they will be conducting with potential employees. Through job analysis, recruitment, and selection ,organizations can attract and hire the appropriate employees. EEO & Affirmative Action In my view equal employment opportunity and affirmative action are the most important legislative components of human resource management. Many companies leave these legislative components up to the human resource managers. I believe that in order to be a successful manager, you must know the laws that impact HRM. Lack of knowledge of this important part of human resource management has lead to numerous law suits actions by employees. One of the most important legislative acts is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This law forbid discrimination based on religion, color, set, race, or national origin. This law affects
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