Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
Chapter 2
Fundamentals of HRM
Fundamentals of Human
Resource Management
Eighth Edition
DeCenzo and Robbins
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
Management Essentials
• Management involves setting goals and
allocating scarce resources to achieve
them.
• Management is the process of
efficiently achieving the objectives of
the organization with and through
people.
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
Management Essentials
• Primary Functions of Management
– Planning – establishing goals
– Organizing – determining what activities
need to be done
– Leading – assuring the right people are on
the job and motivated
– Controlling – monitoring activities to be
sure goals are met
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
Why is HRM Important to an
Organization?
• The role of human resource managers has
changed. HRM jobs today require a new level
of sophistication.
– Federal and state employment legislation has
placed new requirements on employers.
– Jobs have become more technical and skilled.
– Traditional job boundaries have become blurred
with the advent of such things as project teams
and telecommuting.
– Global competition has increased demands for
productivity.
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
Why is HRM Important to an
Organization?
• The Strategic Nature – HRM must be
– a strategic business partner and represent
employees.
– forward-thinking, support the business
strategy, and assist the organization in
maintaining competitive advantage.
– concerned with the total cost of its function
and for determining value added to the
organization.
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
Why is HRM Important to an
Organization?
• HRM is the part of the organization
concerned with the “people” dimension.
• HRM is both a staff, or support function
that assists line employees, and a
function of every manager’s job.
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
Why is HRM Important to an
Organization?
• HRM Certification
– Colleges and universities offer HR
programs.
– The Society for Human Resource
Management and Human Resource
Certification Institute offer professional
certification.
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
Why is HRM Important to an
Organization?
Four basic
functions:
• Staffing
• Training and
Development
• Motivation
• Maintenance
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
How External Influences Affect
HRM
• Strategic Environment
• Governmental Legislation
• Labor Unions
• Management Thought
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
How External Influences Affect
HRM
• HRM Strategic Environment includes:
– Globalization
– Technology
– Work force diversity
– Changing skill requirements
– Continuous improvement
– Work process engineering
– Decentralized work sites
– Teams
– Employee involvement
– Ethics
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
How External Influences Affect
HRM
• Governmental Legislation
– Laws supporting employer and employee
actions
• Labor Unions
– Act on behalf of their members by
negotiating contracts with management
– Exist to assist workers
– Constrain managers
– Affect non unionized workforce
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
How External Influences Affect
HRM
• Management Thought
– Management principles, such as those
from scientific management or based on
the Hawthorne studies influence the
practice of HRM.
– More recently, continuous improvement
programs have had a significant influence
on HRM activities.
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
Staffing Function Activities
• Employment planning
– ensures that staffing will contribute to the
organization’s mission and strategy
• Job analysis
– determining the specific skills, knowledge
and abilities needed to be successful in a
particular job
– defining the essential functions of the job
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
Staffing Function Activities
• Recruitment
– the process of attracting a pool of qualified
applicants that is representative of all
groups in the labor market
• Selection
– the process of assessing who will be
successful on the job, and
– the communication of information to assist
job candidates in their decision to accept
an offer
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
Goals of the Training and
Development Function
• Activities in HRM concerned with
assisting employees to develop up-to-
date skills, knowledge, and abilities
• Orientation and socialization help
employees to adapt
• Four phases of training and development
– Employee training
– Employee development
– Organization development
– Career development
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
The Motivation Function
• Activities in HRM concerned with helping
employees exert at high energy levels.
• Implications are:
– Individual
– Managerial
– Organizational
• Function of two factors:
– Ability
– Willingness
• Respect
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
The Motivation Function
• Managing motivation includes:
– Job design
– Setting performance standards
– Establishing effective compensation and
benefits programs
– Understanding motivational theories
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
The Motivation Function
• Classic Motivation Theories
– Hierarchy of Needs –Maslow
– Theory X – Theory Y –McGregor
– Motivation – Hygiene – Herzberg
– Achievement, Affiliation, and Power Motives
– McClelland
– Equity Theory – Adams
– Expectancy Theory - Vroom
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
How Important is the
Maintenance Function
• Activities in HRM concerned with maintaining
employees’ commitment and loyalty to the
organization.
– Health
– Safety
– Communications
– Employee assistance programs
• Effective communications programs provide
for 2-way communication to ensure that
employees are well informed and that their
voices are heard.
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
Translating HRM Functions
into Practice
• Four Functions:
– Employment
– Training and development
– Compensation/benefits
– Employee relations
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
Translating HRM Functions
into Practice
• Employment - Employment specialists:
– coordinate the staffing function
– advertising vacancies
– perform initial screening
– interview
– make job offers
– do paperwork related to hiring
• Training and Development –
– help employees to maximize their potential
– serve as internal change agents to the
organization
– provide counseling and career development
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
Translating HRM Functions
into Practice
• Compensation and Benefits –
– establish objective and equitable pay
systems
– design cost-effective benefits packages
that help attract and retain high-quality
enployees.
– help employees to effectively utilize their
benefits, such as by providing information
on retirement planning.
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
Translating HRM Functions
into Practice
• Employee Relations – involves:
– communications
– fair application of policies and procedures
– data documentation
– coordination of activities and services that
enhance employee commitment and
loyalty
– Employee relations should not be confused
with labor relations, which refers to HRM in
a unionized environment.
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
Translating HRM Functions
into Practice
• Purpose and Elements of HRM
Communications
– Keep employees informed of what is
happening and knowledgeable of policies
and procedures.
– Convey that the organization values
employees.
– Build trust and openness, and reinforce
company goals.
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
Translating HRM Functions
into Practice
• Effective Communication programs
involve:
– Top Management Commitment
– Effective Upward Communication
– Determining What to Communicate
– Allowing for Feedback
– Information Sources
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
Does HRM Really Matter?
• Research has shown that a fully functioning
HR department does make a difference.
• Organizations that spend money to have
quality HR programs perform better than
those who don’t.
• Practices that are part of superior HR
services include:
– rewarding productive work
– creating a flexible work-friendly environment
– properly recruiting and retaining quality workers
– effective communications
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
HRM in an Entrepreneurial
Enterprise
• General managers may perform HRM
functions, HRM activities may be
outsourced, or a single generalist may
handle all the HRM functions.
• Benefits include
– freedom from many government regulations
– an absence of bureaucracy
– an opportunity to share in the success of
the business
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
HRM in a Global Village
• HRM functions are more complex when
employees are located around the
world.
• Consideration must be given to such
things as foreign language training,
relocation and orientation processes,
etc.
• HRM also involves considering the
needs of employees’ families when they
are sent overseas.
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
HR and Corporate Ethics
• HRM must:
– Make sure employees know about
corporate ethics policies
– Train employees and supervisors on how
to act ethically
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins
HR and Corporate Ethics
• The Sarbanes-Oxley Act passed in
2002, establishes procedures for public
companies regarding how they handle
and report their financial status.
– Establishes penalties for noncompliance.
– Provides protection for employees who
report executive wrongdoing.
– Requires that companies have
mechanisms in place where complaints
can be received and investigated.

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  • 1. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins Chapter 2 Fundamentals of HRM Fundamentals of Human Resource Management Eighth Edition DeCenzo and Robbins
  • 2. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins Management Essentials • Management involves setting goals and allocating scarce resources to achieve them. • Management is the process of efficiently achieving the objectives of the organization with and through people.
  • 3. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins Management Essentials • Primary Functions of Management – Planning – establishing goals – Organizing – determining what activities need to be done – Leading – assuring the right people are on the job and motivated – Controlling – monitoring activities to be sure goals are met
  • 4. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins Why is HRM Important to an Organization? • The role of human resource managers has changed. HRM jobs today require a new level of sophistication. – Federal and state employment legislation has placed new requirements on employers. – Jobs have become more technical and skilled. – Traditional job boundaries have become blurred with the advent of such things as project teams and telecommuting. – Global competition has increased demands for productivity.
  • 5. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins Why is HRM Important to an Organization? • The Strategic Nature – HRM must be – a strategic business partner and represent employees. – forward-thinking, support the business strategy, and assist the organization in maintaining competitive advantage. – concerned with the total cost of its function and for determining value added to the organization.
  • 6. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins Why is HRM Important to an Organization? • HRM is the part of the organization concerned with the “people” dimension. • HRM is both a staff, or support function that assists line employees, and a function of every manager’s job.
  • 7. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins Why is HRM Important to an Organization? • HRM Certification – Colleges and universities offer HR programs. – The Society for Human Resource Management and Human Resource Certification Institute offer professional certification.
  • 8. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins Why is HRM Important to an Organization? Four basic functions: • Staffing • Training and Development • Motivation • Maintenance
  • 9. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins How External Influences Affect HRM • Strategic Environment • Governmental Legislation • Labor Unions • Management Thought
  • 10. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins How External Influences Affect HRM • HRM Strategic Environment includes: – Globalization – Technology – Work force diversity – Changing skill requirements – Continuous improvement – Work process engineering – Decentralized work sites – Teams – Employee involvement – Ethics
  • 11. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins How External Influences Affect HRM • Governmental Legislation – Laws supporting employer and employee actions • Labor Unions – Act on behalf of their members by negotiating contracts with management – Exist to assist workers – Constrain managers – Affect non unionized workforce
  • 12. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins How External Influences Affect HRM • Management Thought – Management principles, such as those from scientific management or based on the Hawthorne studies influence the practice of HRM. – More recently, continuous improvement programs have had a significant influence on HRM activities.
  • 13. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins Staffing Function Activities • Employment planning – ensures that staffing will contribute to the organization’s mission and strategy • Job analysis – determining the specific skills, knowledge and abilities needed to be successful in a particular job – defining the essential functions of the job
  • 14. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins Staffing Function Activities • Recruitment – the process of attracting a pool of qualified applicants that is representative of all groups in the labor market • Selection – the process of assessing who will be successful on the job, and – the communication of information to assist job candidates in their decision to accept an offer
  • 15. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins Goals of the Training and Development Function • Activities in HRM concerned with assisting employees to develop up-to- date skills, knowledge, and abilities • Orientation and socialization help employees to adapt • Four phases of training and development – Employee training – Employee development – Organization development – Career development
  • 16. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins The Motivation Function • Activities in HRM concerned with helping employees exert at high energy levels. • Implications are: – Individual – Managerial – Organizational • Function of two factors: – Ability – Willingness • Respect
  • 17. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins The Motivation Function • Managing motivation includes: – Job design – Setting performance standards – Establishing effective compensation and benefits programs – Understanding motivational theories
  • 18. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins The Motivation Function • Classic Motivation Theories – Hierarchy of Needs –Maslow – Theory X – Theory Y –McGregor – Motivation – Hygiene – Herzberg – Achievement, Affiliation, and Power Motives – McClelland – Equity Theory – Adams – Expectancy Theory - Vroom
  • 19. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins How Important is the Maintenance Function • Activities in HRM concerned with maintaining employees’ commitment and loyalty to the organization. – Health – Safety – Communications – Employee assistance programs • Effective communications programs provide for 2-way communication to ensure that employees are well informed and that their voices are heard.
  • 20. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins Translating HRM Functions into Practice • Four Functions: – Employment – Training and development – Compensation/benefits – Employee relations
  • 21. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins Translating HRM Functions into Practice • Employment - Employment specialists: – coordinate the staffing function – advertising vacancies – perform initial screening – interview – make job offers – do paperwork related to hiring • Training and Development – – help employees to maximize their potential – serve as internal change agents to the organization – provide counseling and career development
  • 22. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins Translating HRM Functions into Practice • Compensation and Benefits – – establish objective and equitable pay systems – design cost-effective benefits packages that help attract and retain high-quality enployees. – help employees to effectively utilize their benefits, such as by providing information on retirement planning.
  • 23. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins Translating HRM Functions into Practice • Employee Relations – involves: – communications – fair application of policies and procedures – data documentation – coordination of activities and services that enhance employee commitment and loyalty – Employee relations should not be confused with labor relations, which refers to HRM in a unionized environment.
  • 24. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins Translating HRM Functions into Practice • Purpose and Elements of HRM Communications – Keep employees informed of what is happening and knowledgeable of policies and procedures. – Convey that the organization values employees. – Build trust and openness, and reinforce company goals.
  • 25. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins Translating HRM Functions into Practice • Effective Communication programs involve: – Top Management Commitment – Effective Upward Communication – Determining What to Communicate – Allowing for Feedback – Information Sources
  • 26. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins Does HRM Really Matter? • Research has shown that a fully functioning HR department does make a difference. • Organizations that spend money to have quality HR programs perform better than those who don’t. • Practices that are part of superior HR services include: – rewarding productive work – creating a flexible work-friendly environment – properly recruiting and retaining quality workers – effective communications
  • 27. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins HRM in an Entrepreneurial Enterprise • General managers may perform HRM functions, HRM activities may be outsourced, or a single generalist may handle all the HRM functions. • Benefits include – freedom from many government regulations – an absence of bureaucracy – an opportunity to share in the success of the business
  • 28. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins HRM in a Global Village • HRM functions are more complex when employees are located around the world. • Consideration must be given to such things as foreign language training, relocation and orientation processes, etc. • HRM also involves considering the needs of employees’ families when they are sent overseas.
  • 29. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins HR and Corporate Ethics • HRM must: – Make sure employees know about corporate ethics policies – Train employees and supervisors on how to act ethically
  • 30. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 8e, DeCenzo and Robbins HR and Corporate Ethics • The Sarbanes-Oxley Act passed in 2002, establishes procedures for public companies regarding how they handle and report their financial status. – Establishes penalties for noncompliance. – Provides protection for employees who report executive wrongdoing. – Requires that companies have mechanisms in place where complaints can be received and investigated.