Chapter 1 Changing Nature of Human Resource Management

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ROBERT L. MATHIS
JOHN H. JACKSON
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Nature ofNature of
Human ResourceHuman Resource
ManagementManagement

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Learning ObjectivesLearning ObjectivesLearning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
• After you have read this chapter, you should be
able to:
Define HR management and identify the seven
categories of HR activities.
Discuss three challenges facing HR today.
Describe how the major roles of HR management are
being transformed.
Identify the purposes and uses of HR technology.
Discuss why ethical issues affect HR management.
Explain the key competencies needed by HR
professionals and why certification is important.

Nature of Human Resource ManagementNature of Human Resource ManagementNature of Human Resource ManagementNature of Human Resource Management
• Human Resource (HR) Management
The design of formal systems in an organization to
ensure effective and efficient use of human talent to
accomplish organizational goals.
• Who Is an HR Manager?
In the course carrying out their duties, every operating
manager is, in essence, an HR manager.
HR specialists design processes and systems that
operating managers help implement.

HRHR
ActivitiesActivities
HRHR
ActivitiesActivities
Source: HR Department Benchmarks and Analysis Survey 2004
(Washington, DC: Bureau of National Affairs, 2004), 21. To purchase
this publication and find out more about other BNA HR solutions visit
http://hrcenter.bna.com or call 800-372-1033. Used with permission. Figure 1–1

HR ActivitiesHR ActivitiesHR ActivitiesHR Activities
• Strategic HR Management
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Staffing
• HR Development
• Compensation and Benefits
• Health, Safety, and Security
• Employee and Labor Relations

Smaller Organizations and HR ManagementSmaller Organizations and HR ManagementSmaller Organizations and HR ManagementSmaller Organizations and HR Management
Compliance withCompliance with
GovernmentGovernment
RegulationsRegulations
Compliance withCompliance with
GovernmentGovernment
RegulationsRegulations
Shortage ofShortage of
QualifiedQualified
WorkersWorkers
Shortage ofShortage of
QualifiedQualified
WorkersWorkers
IncreasingIncreasing
Costs ofCosts of
BenefitsBenefits
IncreasingIncreasing
Costs ofCosts of
BenefitsBenefits
Rising TaxesRising TaxesRising TaxesRising Taxes
Issues ofIssues of
GreatestGreatest
ConcernConcern
Issues ofIssues of
GreatestGreatest
ConcernConcern

Cooperation of HR with Operating ManagersCooperation of HR with Operating ManagersCooperation of HR with Operating ManagersCooperation of HR with Operating Managers
• HR Unit
Develops legal, effective
interviewing techniques
Trains managers in
conducting selection
interviews
Conducts interviews and
testing
Sends top three applicants
to managers for final review
Checks references
Does final interviewing and
hiring for certain job
classifications
• Managers
Advise HR of job openings
Decide whether to do own
final interviewing
Receive interview training
from HR unit
Do final interviewing and
hiring where appropriate
Review reference
information
Provide feedback to HR unit
on hiring/rejection decisions

Who Handles Training and DevelopmentWho Handles Training and DevelopmentWho Handles Training and DevelopmentWho Handles Training and Development
Figure 1–2
Note: Length of bars represents prevalence of activity among all surveyed employers.
Source: HR Department Benchmarks and Analysis Survey 2004 (Washington, DC: Bureau of
National Affairs, 2004), 21. To purchase this publication and find out more about other BNA HR
solutions visit http://hrcenter.bna.com or call 800-372-1033. Used with permission.

Typical Division of HR Responsibilities: TrainingTypical Division of HR Responsibilities: TrainingTypical Division of HR Responsibilities: TrainingTypical Division of HR Responsibilities: Training
Figure 1–3

Management of Human CapitalManagement of Human Capital
In OrganizationsIn Organizations
Management of Human CapitalManagement of Human Capital
In OrganizationsIn Organizations
• Human Capital
The collective value of the capabilities, knowledge,
skills, life experiences, and motivation of an
organizational workforce.
 Also known as intellectual capital.
 How to measure the strategic value of human assets?
• Core Competency
A unique capability that creates high value and
differentiates an organization from its competition.
 HR competencies: a source of competitive advantage.

HR Management ChallengesHR Management ChallengesHR Management ChallengesHR Management Challenges
• Globalization of Business
Outsourcing and increased competition
The threat of terrorism
• Economic and Technological Changes
Occupational shifts from manufacturing and
agriculture to service industries and
telecommunications.
Pressures of global competition causing firms to
adapt by lowering costs and increasing productivity.
• Technological Shifts and the Internet
Growth of information technology.

Fastest Growing Jobs to 2010Fastest Growing Jobs to 2010Fastest Growing Jobs to 2010Fastest Growing Jobs to 2010
Figure 1–4Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov.

• Workforce Availability and Quality Concerns
Inadequate supply of workers with needed skills for
“knowledge jobs”
Education of workers in basic skills
• Growth in Contingent Workforce
Increases in temporary workers, independent
contractors, leased employees, and part-timers
caused by:
 Need for flexibility in staffing levels
 Increased difficulty in firing regular employees.
 Reduced legal liability from contract employees

• Workforce Demographics and Diversity
Increasing Racial/Ethnic Diversity
More Women in the Workforce
 Single-parent households
 Dual-career couples
 Domestic partners
 Working mothers and family/childcare
Significantly Aging Workforce
 Age discrimination

• Organizational Cost Pressures and
Restructuring
Mergers and Acquisitions
“Right-sizing”—eliminating of layers of management,
closing facilities, merging with other organizations,
and outplacing workers
 Intended results are flatter organizations, increases in
productivity, quality, service and lower costs.
 Costs are “survivor mentality”, loss of employee loyalty, and
turnover of valuable employees.
HR managers must work toward ensuring cultural
compatibility in mergers.

HR Management RolesHR Management RolesHR Management RolesHR Management Roles
• Administrative Role
Clerical and administrative support operations (e.g.,
payroll and benefits work)
 Technology is transforming how HR services are delivered.
 Outsourcing HR services to reduce HR staffing costs
• Operational and Employee Advocate Role
“Champion” for employee concerns
 Employee crisis management
 Responding to employee complaints

Changing Roles of HR ManagementChanging Roles of HR ManagementChanging Roles of HR ManagementChanging Roles of HR Management
Figure 1–5
Note: Example percentages are based on various surveys.

Strategic Role for HRStrategic Role for HRStrategic Role for HRStrategic Role for HR
• Strategic Role
“Contributing at the Table” to organizational results
HR becomes a strategic business partner by:
 Focusing on developing HR programs that enhance
organizational performance.
 Involving HR in strategic planning at the onset.
 Participating in decision making on mergers, acquisitions,
and downsizing.
 Redesigning organizations and work processes
 Accounting and documenting the financial results of HR
activities.

Operational to Strategic Transformation of HROperational to Strategic Transformation of HROperational to Strategic Transformation of HROperational to Strategic Transformation of HR
Figure 1–6

New Approaches to HR ManagementNew Approaches to HR ManagementNew Approaches to HR ManagementNew Approaches to HR Management
• Collaborative HR
The process of HR professionals from several
different organizations working jointly to address
shared business problems.
 Firms benefit from the expertise of other firms, without having
the time and expense of developing some of their own HR
practices.

HR TechnologyHR TechnologyHR TechnologyHR Technology
• Human Resource Management System (HRMS)
An integrated system providing information used by
HR management in decision making.
Purposes (Benefits) of HRMS
 Administrative and operational efficiency in compiling HR
data
 Availability of data for effective HR strategic planning
Uses of HRMS
 Automation of payroll and benefit activities
 EEO/affirmative action tracking
 HR Workflow: increased access to HR information
– Employee self-service reduces HR costs.

Uses of an HRMSUses of an HRMSUses of an HRMSUses of an HRMS
• HRMS
Bulletin boards
 What information will be available and what is information
needed?
Data access
 To what uses will the information be put?
Employee self-service
 Who will be allowed to access to what information?
 Web-based services and access
Extended linkage
 When, where, and how often will the information be needed?

Ethics and HR ManagementEthics and HR ManagementEthics and HR ManagementEthics and HR Management
• Firms with High Ethical Standards
Are more likely to reach strategic goals.
Are viewed more positively by stakeholders
Are better able to attract and retain human resources.
• Ethics and Global Differences
Different legal, political, and cultural factors in other
countries can lead to ethical conflicts for global
managers.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
 Prohibits U.S. firms from engaging in bribery and other
practices in other countries.

HR’s Role in Organizational EthicsHR’s Role in Organizational EthicsHR’s Role in Organizational EthicsHR’s Role in Organizational Ethics
• HR management plays a key role as the “keeper
and voice” of organizational ethics.
• What is Ethical Behavior?
What “ought” to be done.
Dimensions of decisions about ethical issues in
management:
 Extended consequences
 Multiple alternatives
 Mixed outcomes
 Uncertain consequences
 Personal effects

Examples of Ethical Misconduct in HR ActivitiesExamples of Ethical Misconduct in HR ActivitiesExamples of Ethical Misconduct in HR ActivitiesExamples of Ethical Misconduct in HR Activities
Figure 1–7

HR’s Role in Organizational Ethics (cont’d)HR’s Role in Organizational Ethics (cont’d)HR’s Role in Organizational Ethics (cont’d)HR’s Role in Organizational Ethics (cont’d)
• Responses to Ethical Situations
Are guided by values and personal behavior “codes”
that include:
Does response meet all applicable laws, regulations, and
government codes?
Does response comply with all organizational standards of
ethical behavior?
Does response pass the test of professional standards for
ethical behavior?

Ethical Behavior and Organizational CultureEthical Behavior and Organizational CultureEthical Behavior and Organizational CultureEthical Behavior and Organizational Culture
• Organizational Culture
The shared values and beliefs in an organization
Common forms of unethical conduct:
 Lying to supervisors
 Employee drug use or alcohol abuse
 Falsification of records
• Fostering Ethical Behavior
A written code of ethics and standards of conduct
Training on ethical behavior for all employees
A means for employees to obtain ethical advice
Confidential reporting systems for ethical misconduct

HR Management CompetenciesHR Management Competencies
and Careersand Careers
HR Management CompetenciesHR Management Competencies
and Careersand Careers
• Important HR Competencies
Strategic contribution to organizational success
Business knowledge of organization and its strategies
Effective and effective delivery of HR services
Familiarity with HRMS technology
Personal credibility

HR Management as a Career FieldHR Management as a Career FieldHR Management as a Career FieldHR Management as a Career Field
• HR Generalist
A person with responsibility for performing a variety of
HR activities.
• HR Specialist
A person with in-depth knowledge and expertise in a
limited area of HR.

HR SpecialistsHR SpecialistsHR SpecialistsHR Specialists
Figure 1–8
Source: HR Department Benchmarks and Analysis 2004 (Washington, DC: Bureau of National
Affairs, 2004), 119. To purchase this publication and find out more about other BNA HR
solutions visit http://hrcenter.bna.com or call 800-372-1033. Used with permission.

HR CertificationHR CertificationHR CertificationHR Certification
Figure 1–9
The Human Resource Certification Institute offers three types of
professional certifications for HR generalists.
Details on these certifications are available from the
Human Resources Certification Institute, www.hrci.org.

GPHR CertificationGPHR Certification
• Global Professional in Human Resources
(GPHR) certification subject areas:
Strategic international HR management
Organizational effectiveness and employee
development
Global staffing
International assignment management
Global compensation and benefits
International employee relations and regulations

Other HR CertificationsOther HR Certifications
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), sponsored by the World at
Work Association
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), sponsored by the
International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans
• Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), sponsored by the WorldatWork
Association
• Certified Performance Technologist (CPT), co- sponsored by the
American Society for Training & Development and the International Society
for Performance Improvement
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), sponsored by the Board of Certified
Safety Professionals
• Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), given by the
American Board of Industrial Hygiene and the Board of Certified Safety
Professionals
• Certified Professional Outsourcing, provided by New York University and
the Human Resource Outsourcing Association

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