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HR Requirements Forecast
HRD manager forecasts human
resource requirements in terms of
quantity and quality.
Qualified and competent personnel
improve organizational performance.
HRD manager also forecasts the
availability of manpower.
Manpower may be available within the
company or may need to be hired from
the labor market.
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Job Analysis
Job analysis is the foundation of many
human resource management programs.
It clarifies job requirements and
interrelationships among jobs.
Job analysis is important for
organizational structure and design,
human resource planning, recruitment
and selection, placement, performance
appraisal, and training.
Job analysis consists of job description
and job specification.
Job description provides details of the
job in terms of duties and
responsibilities.
Job specification gives details relating
to the candidate who is supposed to do
the job.
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Performance Appraisal
Performance appraisal serves the
purpose of evaluating performance and
developing employees.
It provides performance feedback to
employees.
It helps in human resource planning,
management-labor relations, and
effective communication.
Performance appraisal reports can be
used as documentary evidence.
It facilitates career development,
training, and motivation of employees.
Performance appraisal has limitations
such as halo effect, spillover effect,
central tendency, leniency, and cost
factor.
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Methods of Performance
Appraisal
Simple ranking method
Alternation ranking method
Paired comparison method
Graphic Rating Scale
Check List
Confidential Reports
Narrative Essay
Critical Incident Method
Ranking Method
BARS
HRA
360° Appraisal
Assessment Center
Role Analysis
Traditional Methods
Check List
Confidential Reports
Modern Methods
Critical Incident Method
Role Analysis
Assessment Center
360° Appraisal
BARS
HRA
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Retention Strategy
Importance of retaining high performers
Selective retention strategy
Employee Retention
Meaning of employee retention
Importance of retaining high-achievers
Higher turnover rates among high
achievers and low performers
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Performance Appraisal
Techniques
Psychological tests
Games
Oral presentations
Superior appraisal
Subordinate appraisal
Self-assessment
Peer appraisal
Top management appraisal
Client appraisal
Other parties appraisal
Management by Objectives
(MBO)
Process of MBO in 360° appraisal
Behaviourally Anchored
Rating Scale (BARS)
Human Resource Accounting
(HRA)
Cost and contribution of human
resources to the organization
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Delegation of authority motivates
subordinates to perform tasks with
dedication and commitment
Subordinates feel trusted and
devoted when authority is
delegated to them
Maslow's Theory of Motivation
Abraham Maslow identified five
sets of human needs
Needs are arranged in a hierarchy
of importance
Working Conditions
Provision for better working
conditions motivates employees
Examples include good lighting,
ventilation, sanitation, etc.
Job Security
Guarantee of job security or lack
of fear of dismissal motivates
employees
Job Enrichment
Providing more challenging tasks
and responsibilities motivates
employees
Workers Participation
Inviting employees to be part of
decision-making processes can
motivate them
Other Factors
Providing training, proper job
placement, promotions and
transfers, performance evaluation
and feedback, flexible working
hours, welfare facilities, etc. can
also motivate employees
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Needs are not the only determinant of
behavior
Other motivating factors include
experiences, expectations, and
perceptions
Oversimplification of needs in Maslow's
theory
Maslow has provided an
oversimplification of human needs
Herzberg's Two Factor Theory
Developed by Frederick Herzberg
and associates
Job Dissatisfaction Factors
Factors that can cause job
dissatisfaction
Motivational Factors
Factors that can motivate
employees
Hygiene Factors
Factors that, when satisfied,
eliminate dissatisfaction and work
restriction
Motivators
Factors that need to be satisfied
to motivate employees
Challenging Tasks
Assigning challenging tasks can
motivate employees, especially at
the management level
Appreciation and Recognition
Employees expect appreciation
and recognition for their
achievements and contributions
Responsibility
Making employees responsible for
their activities can motivate them
Salaries and Wages
Providing adequate salaries and
wages reduces job dissatisfaction
Career Development
Providing career advancement
opportunities motivates
employees, especially at the
managerial level
Working Conditions
Providing good working conditions
reduces job dissatisfaction
Motivators are job-centered and related
to job content
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Need Hierarchy Theory
Managers can study human behavior in
different situations and times
Motivate employees with
monetary and non-monetary
incentives
Physiological needs analysis helps
frame proper wage policies
Provide adequate compensation
to employees
Security needs analysis helps make
subordinates permanent
Give job security and adopt health
and safety measures
Social needs analysis helps form quality
circles and participative systems
Invite suggestions from
subordinates
Esteem needs refer to ego needs and
desire for respect and good opinion
Fulfill through better status,
appreciation from superiors, etc.
Self-actualization needs are at the
highest level of the hierarchy
Few people have these needs,
they drive individuals to
accomplish something special
Examples include challenging
jobs, highest level of promotion,
leadership roles
Ego needs facilitate promotion, better
status, and designations
Self-fulfillment needs enable providing
challenging jobs to dynamic employees
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McGregor's X & Y Theory
Theory X: Traditional approach of
managing people
Assumes people are not creative,
dull, and lack rational thinking
Theory Y: Professional approach of
management
Assumes people are creative and
can come up with innovative ideas
Theory X assumptions: people are not
creative, irresponsible, lazy, and love to
hate work
Theory Y assumptions: people are
creative, responsible, active, and prefer
challenging tasks
Herzberg's Two-factor Theory
limitations:
Limited methodology, reliability
questioned, no overall measure of
satisfaction
Ignores situational variables,
assumed relationship between
satisfaction and productivity
No absolute distinction between
the two major factors
Herzberg's theory appreciated for
increased understanding of motivation
in organizations
Job enrichment technique is Herzberg's
contribution, focuses on job content as
a source of motivation
Specific action recommendations for
managers to improve motivational levels
Theory highlights the role of job content
and offers insights into
followers/leaders preferences
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Marketing and Human
Resource Management
Human Relations
People prefer to be independent and
want freedom in their work.
They would like to lead and guide
others (Theory Y).
Theory X places emphasis on
centralization of authority.
People are orthodox in nature and
do not want to accept new ideas
(Theory X).
Theory Y places emphasis on
decentralization of authority.
People are ready to accept new
ideas and prefer to change with
the changing situations (Theory Y).
Managers who accept Theory X
assumptions usually direct, control, and
closely supervise people.
Managers who accept Theory Y
assumptions are supportive and easy-
going.
People do not take advantage of
opportunities that come in their way
(Theory X).
People are ambitious and willing to grab
opportunities (Theory Y).
Managers can follow both Theory X and
Theory Y depending on the situation.
Theory X assumes that lower-level
needs like job security dominate
individuals.
Theory Y assumes that higher-level
needs like esteem needs dominate
individuals.
Theory X assumes that people lack self-
motivation and require to be controlled
and closely supervised.
Theory Y assumes that people are self-
directed and prefer self-control.
There is confusion over the use of the
term 'morale'.
Some consider morale and job
satisfaction as the same, while others
make a distinction between the two
terms.
Theory X assumes that people are
selfish and work for their personal
interest only.
Theory Y assumes that people are
selfless and work in the interest of their
organization.
Theory X puts emphasis on autocratic
leadership style.
Theory Y puts emphasis on situational
leadership style.
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Marketing and Human
Resource Management
Current Issues in HRM
Analysis is done to find solutions to the
problem.
EQ (Emotional Quotient) involves self-
confidence, risk-taking ability,
resilience, and the ability to handle
tough situations.
Collaborating strategy is used to resolve
conflicts and aims at maximizing the
positive outcome of the conflict.
Some firms utilize EQ to help their
employees determine and measure their
emotional responses to various
situations.
The team members take suitable
actions to overcome the disagreement
or conflicts.
Daniel Goleman's model on Emotional
Intelligence focuses on EI as a wide
array of competencies and skills that
drive leadership performance.
Goleman's model outlines four main
elements: self-awareness, self-
management, social awareness, and
relationship management.
Team building results in teamwork,
improves organizational effectiveness,
motivates employees, develops morale