Topical issues on Managing Human Resources

UKCBC
Topical issues on Managing Human Resources
Alin George Chirca ID 13174
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Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................3
Task 1....................................................................................................................................................4
1.1. Explain Guest’s model of HRM as applied to the organisation of your choice...........................4
1.2. Choosing two organisations of your choice compare the differences between Storey’s
definitions of HRM, personnel and IR practices................................................................................5
1.3 Assess the implications for line managers and employees of developing a strategic approach to
HRM for any organisation of your choice.........................................................................................6
TASK 2.................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Explain how a model of flexibility might be applied in your organisation..................................7
2.2 Discuss the types of flexibility which may be developed by your organisation...........................7
2.3 Assess the use of flexible working practices from both the employee and the employer
perspective.........................................................................................................................................8
2.4 Discuss the impact that changes in the labour market have had on flexible working practices....9
TASK 3...............................................................................................................................................10
3.1 Explain the forms of discrimination that can take place in the workplace using examples of
recent discrimination cases which has made the news.....................................................................10
3.2 Discuss the practical implications of equal opportunities legislation for an organisation..........11
3.3 Compare the approaches to managing equal opportunities and managing diversity. You should
give examples from a selected organisation and discuss the similarities and differences in their
approaches to managing equal opportunities and diversity..............................................................11
Task 4..................................................................................................................................................13
4.1 Select an organisation you work or have worked for, identify and compare the performance
management methods used..............................................................................................................13
4.2 Assess the approaches used to managing employee welfare in your organisation.....................13
4.3 Discuss the implications of health and safety legislation on human resources practices............14
4.4 Evaluate the impact of another topical issue on human resources practices...............................15
Conclusion...........................................................................................................................................16
References...........................................................................................................................................17
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Introduction
This report is detailed study of various aspects related to Management of human resource
within organisation including various theories and human resource management practices
which significantly affect the effectiveness of the organisation. There will be explained
various aspects related to the theoretical knowledge of the human resource management
within organisation that can be used in further achievement of the organisational goals and
objectives. We will have knowledge about the different aspects related to the effective
management of the human resource within organisation. There has been taken different
organisations for the purpose of making others understand about the various aspects of
human resource management required within an organisation.
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