Human Resource Management Report: Key Aspects and Analysis

This report analyzes various aspects of human resource management (HRM). It begins by emphasizing the significance of managing people in technology-driven organizations, highlighting the importance of employee training to leverage technology effectively. The report then explores corporate social responsibilities (CSR), using Nestle as an example, and discusses employee voluntary programs and initiatives like girl child education. It further addresses resistance to change, emphasizing the role of training in helping employees adapt. The report also examines legal and ethical considerations in recruitment, the reduction of employee stress through motivation and training, and the traits of a good leader. It also focuses on the importance of managers considering generational differences and the design of effective training programs, including interaction sessions. The report concludes by discussing ways leaders can enhance team performance and the impact of technology on productivity, advocating for the adoption of the latest technologies to achieve efficiency and market growth.

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Topic 1
Management of people is more important in a technology-driven organization.
Technology in the organization plays a great role as it helps to simplify the activities of the
company. It is seen that if the employees or the people of the organization are managed then
activities can be conducted smoothly with the help of the latest technology. It is important to
give more focus on training the employees on the technology so that they can use the latest
technology with more efficiency and also it helps to enhance the overall productivity level of
the company (Certo, 2018).
If the people of the organization know the technique of conducting the activities then it
can help to conduct the activities in a right way. So, if employees conduct the activities in a
managed form then it can help to accomplish the overall goals and objectives and also
growth can be achieved in the market (Haff and Triplett, 2015).
Topic 2
Some of the corporate social responsibilities of Nestle are
a.) Employee voluntary programs: The Company has started employee voluntary programs
in which employee engagement with the children and creates awareness by giving
information about the nutrition and healthy habits. The healthy habits are discussed by
offering their products. It helps the company to achieve a good share of the market.
b.) Also, nestle is focusing on girl child education in which the focus is given on supporting
the girl child education. It helps to create awareness that girl also needs education and it
is seen that when a company focuses on this concept it enhances the goodwill in the
market.
This has given a positive impact on the performance of the image of the company is
enhanced in a proper manner. This also enhances the overall profits of the company which
not only help to achieve growth but also helps the employees to conduct the activities in a
smooth manner.
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Topic 3
In the situation of resistance to change, it is important for the company to give focus to
the employees so that they can retain for a long time in the company. By giving training the
company can easily train the employees to adopt the change so that they conduct the
activities in a smooth manner (Ford, 2014). Training helps the employees to learn the pattern
of working and when changes are made in the company it can be easy to accept the changes
through training.
It is seen that when employees are given training then it can be easy for them to adopt the
right direction. It is also seen that to accept change by the employees is the major factor that
affects the working pattern of the employees. Training is the best technique that can help to
safeguard their job and also helps the company to accomplish the goals and objectives
(Pollock, Jefferson, and Wick, 2015).
Topic 4
No, it is correct by the managers to analyze the candidate job posting. The legal issues
and ethical issues that should be considered by the managers are to call and conduct the
recruitment process according to the process of recruitment of the company. It is not ethical
according to the rules of the company that rejections of the employees are made by giving
emphasis on the job posting on the Facebook.
It is important that before rejection proper evaluation of the employee is made by
conducting proper recruitment round so that right candidate at a right job can be selected.
Also, proper legal rules should be considered so that right employees can be selected who is
capable enough to conduct the activities. If company recruit the employees by considering
the legal procedures then it can be easy to enhance the satisfaction level of the employees.
Topic 5
The stress level of the employees can be reduced by considering following approaches like
a.) Motivation: if employees are motivated in a proper manner then it can be easy for the
managers to reduce the overall stress in an effective manner. It is the best way that helps
the company to conduct the activities with a proper satisfaction level of the employees
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(Pinder, 2014). Motivation by the managers can be given by introducing various
motivation techniques which will help to achieve their targets. It can be by considering
the Maslow theory which is related with the basic needs of the employees and they can
conduct the activities in a proper manner if their basic needs are considered by the
company (Gardner, 2014).
b.) Training: it is also one of the methods that can help the employee to reduce the overall
stress level. If training is given to the employee then it can be easy for them to conduct
the activities in a proper manner. Training helps the employee's to gain confidence so that
activities can be conducted smoothly and in the right direction.
Topic 6
The personal traits which help to be a good leader are
a.) Inspire people: to be a good leader it is important that leader should have the trait to
inspire others so that they can achieve a good image in the company. Inspiration is one of
the best methods that help to boost the quality of a leader to be a good leader.
b.) Honesty: it is also one of the traits that should be in a leader so that they can conduct the
activities in a proper manner. It is the factor that helps a person to be a good leader. If a
person is honest towards the activities then it can be easy to be a good leader of the
company.
Yes, it is valuable as it helps both the company and also the employees in conducting the
activities in a right direction.
It is seen that strength is related to the things that are naturally best and there is no need
to learn it whereas traits are social intelligence, honesty, and curiosity.
Topic 7
It is important for the manager to consider proper values so that can give the activities to
the employees accordingly. It is important for the managers to consider the generational
difference so that according to that motivation can be given to the employees. It is seen that
as age is different the expectation level also changes. So managers should evaluate the age
difference so according to that activities can be completed (Reeve, 2014). If the employee is
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a fresher then it is seen that the salary expectation is different and if the employee is
experienced then salary expectation will be high.
So, it is important to give emphasis on the values and expectation level of the employees
so that every employee can be satisfied and happy. When the age of the employee enhances
their expectation level also enhances so while conducting or assigning the task it is important
for the manager to focus on the employee's difference.
Topic 8
At the time of design the training program I will add interaction session in which the
employees will communicate with other so that they can feel good and happy at the time of
doing activities in the company. From this technique they will be able to communicate
properly with the employees in the company and also the confidence level is enhanced
(Austin and Pinkleton, 2015).
With the help of interactive session, the employees will be able to do the task in a proper
manner. Interaction session is the process that will help the employees to interact with the
other employees so that they can complete their assigned task with dedication. It can be
scheduled in such a manner that each week the activity will be conduct for one hour so that
they can complete their task in a proper manner. With this, they will feel confident at the
time of interaction with the other employees of the company. It will create a positive
environment for the company and also helps the employees to perform their task in a proper
manner (Habermas, 2015).
Topic 9
It is important for a leader to enhance the performance of the team so that the company
can easily accomplish overall goals and objectives. There are many ways which should be
considered by the managers like
a.) Training: the leader should give proper training to the employees so that they can conduct
the activities according to the rules and policies of the company. With training, they can
explain the working pattern with the employees which will give a positive impact on the
overall performance of the company. If best training is provided to the employees then it
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can be possible for the company to enhance the performance. Proper training helps the
employees to conduct the activities in a coordinated manner so that goals and objectives
can be accomplished (Shockley-Zalabak, 2014).
b.) Motivation: Also motivation plays a great role in enhancing the performance of the
employees. So the managers or the leaders should give focus on enhancing the level of
motivation so that the confidence level can be boosted and employees can feel happy.
There are many theories that should be considered like Maslow theory that gives
emphasis to the basic needs of the employees. Basic needs and also esteem needs should
be satisfied so that employees can feel motivated and happy. Motivation can also be
given by the incentive policies which will help the employees and also enhance the
satisfaction level of the customers (Wlodkowski and Ginsberg, 2017).
Topic 10
Yes, a technology it is important in enhancing the productivity of the companies. It is
seen that if there is a proper technology used by the companies then profits can be enhanced
effectively. Latest technology helps to complete the task on time and also with efficiency.
The company is able to conduct and offer the services on time with the help of latest
technologies. It is seen that if the updated technology is seen then it can be easy for the
company and also for the employees to complete the task on time and with proper efficiency
(Goetsch and Davis, 2014).
It is seen that for achieving large market share the focus should be given to considering
the latest technology so that process can also be simplified with the latest technologies and
growth can be achieved smoothly. It can be evaluated that automated telephone inquiry
handling is also the method that helps the company to solve the queries easily. With the help
of this, it can be easy for the company to maintain the image in the market and also to
accomplish the activities according to the given targets. This technique is useful as it helps to
sort out the queries and also give a positive effect on the customers.
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