Describe the approach to employee selection that the HR Advisor might adopt and explain how it would be developed (10 marks)
b) Discuss the managerial
... [Show More] and operative functions of Human Resource Management with relevant examples (14 marks)
c) Human Resource Managers for the future shall have to face more challenges in the management of labour. Discuss. (10 marks)
d) Give reasons why it is necessary to induct newly recruited employees (6 marks)
a) Describe the approach to employee selection that the HR Advisor might adopt and explain how it would be developed (10 marks)
b) Discuss the managerial and operative functions of Human Resource Management with relevant examples (14 marks)
c) Human Resource Managers for the future shall have to face more challenges in the management of labour. Discuss. (10 marks)
d) Give reasons why it is necessary to induct newly recruited employees (6 marks)
a) The HR Advisor might adopt a **competency-based approach** to employee selection. This approach focuses on identifying the skills, knowledge, and abilities required for the job and then assessing candidates based on their ability to demonstrate these competencies. The HR Advisor would develop this approach by first conducting a job analysis to identify the key competencies required for the job. They would then develop selection criteria based on these competencies and use these criteria to evaluate candidates during the selection process¹.
b) The managerial functions of Human Resource Management (HRM) include planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Planning involves forecasting future HR needs and developing strategies to meet those needs. Organizing involves designing jobs, grouping jobs into departments, and establishing lines of authority. Directing involves motivating employees, managing communication, and resolving conflicts. Controlling involves monitoring performance and taking corrective action when necessary². Operative functions of HRM include recruitment and selection, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation management, employee welfare and safety, industrial relations.
c) Human Resource Managers for the future shall have to face more challenges in the management of labour due to globalization, technological advancements, demographic changes, diversity management issues among others. For example, with globalization comes the need for HR managers to manage a diverse workforce that may have different cultural backgrounds and work ethics. Technological advancements have led to the need for HR managers to keep up with new technologies that can help them manage their workforce more efficiently³.
d) It is necessary to induct newly recruited employees because it helps them understand their roles and responsibilities within the organization. Induction programs also help new employees adjust to their new work environment by providing them with information about company policies and procedures as well as introducing them to their colleagues [Show Less]