Human Resource Management

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 1
Human resource management
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2
Reflection 1.
Human resources are the most crucial in all organizations as they control the other resources of
the firm. According to various articles which I have read, Australia is known for managing and
motivating employees well. This is one of the few reasons why the country has few strikes and
go-slows as the staff is proud of their jobs. Employees are motivated by various factors which
also differ from one employee to another. According to Maslow hierarchy of needs theory, there
are five needs which motivate employees to work hard so as to satisfy them. The needs include
basic needs, social needs, security needs, self-esteem needs, and self-actualization (Jiang, et
al.2012, p.1278). If the organization will be able to ensure that staff satisfies their needs, the
objectives of the firm will be met.
Human resource management involves various aspects which include compensation. Employees
should be compensated according to the value they add to the organization. High performing
employees should be promoted and rewarded so as to feel valued in the firm. The compensation
can be in the form of fixed salaries, bonuses, and commissions and even cash prizes or any form
of reward which will be appreciated by the employee. Human resource management also
involves ensuring that good relationships exist between the employees and the organization
(Guest, 2011, p.9). In Australia, this is aimed at ensuring that there are minimal conflicts in the
organization which could affect the smooth operations of the firm. In my experience, I have
witnessed firms which were very successful but they were crippled by conflicts and poor
relationship between the organization and the employees. The poor relationship is brought about
by poor pay and poor working conditions.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
Strategic human resource management according to my opinion is aimed at ensuring that both
the employee and the organization benefit. The employees strive to help the firm achieve its
goals and objectives while the firm helps the employees to develop and advance their careers.
The strategic human resource management plays a critical role in the organization as it ensures
that the organization recruits the best talent which will help the firm to prosper (Daley, 2012,
p.123). According to various seminars which I have attended, strategic human resource
management helps the firm to retain employees and reduce employee turnover which can disrupt
operations of the firm.
The strategic aspect of human resource management is achieved through personnel training to
ascertain the needs of the organization. The planning is aimed at ensuring that the skills needed
in the firm are identified before initiating the recruitment process. The recruitment process is
guided by the needs of the firm so as to avoid selecting personnel who are not needed in the
organization. Training employees also help to develop employees and ensure the needed skills
and knowledge is available in the firm (Wright, and McMahan, 2011, p.98). The training
according to my opinion will help to propel the career of the employee and also the firm will
benefit. The firm will benefit through improved efficiency in the organization, improved public
image, and reputation. Such aspects will help the organization to gain a competitive advantage
which can help the business achieve its goals and objectives.
Employees are bound to work in a certain organization by contracts of employment. The aim of
the contract is to ensure that the employee and the employer adhere to their obligations without
default. According to agency theory, there is a relationship between the employer and the
employee which can be expressed or implied (Slovensky, and Ross, 2012, p.62). The employee
should also read the contract keenly before signing so as to avoid restrictive contracts which can