Introduction to Human Resource Management. Class 2

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1 Introduction to Human Resource Management Class 2

2 Class Overview Last class, students familiarized themselves with the history of HRM. This class will provide additional introductory information regarding the topic of Human Resource Management. This class serves as a compilation to Module 1, which will assist in improving one s understanding of HRM basics.

3 History of HRM Throughout the years, especially the past 100 years, the field of HRM has evolved dramatically. The field continues to develop, evolve, and mature due to evolving organizational needs and changes/ developments in Best Practices.

4 Important Names in HRM While there are a number of important names in the field of HRM, these individuals have been great contributors to organizational theory, strategy, and advancement. Abraham Maslow Adam Smith and Robert Owen Douglas McGregor (Theory X and Theory Y) Frederick Herzberg (Hygiene- Motivation Theory) Frederick Winslow Taylor

5 Abraham Maslow Maslow acknowledged that employees have various levels of needs in his paper entitled, A Theory of Human Motivation. These needs include psychological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization. Note: The most foundational needs are at the bottom, as one moves through the level of needs, he/ she will go upward.

6 Video - Understanding Maslow Please watch the video above regarding Maslow s Hierarchy of Needs.

7 Adam Smith and Robert Owen These individuals advocated for divisions of labor and job specialization. Adam Smith The Wealth of Nations - economic growth Robert Owen Division of Labor - breaking down jobs into tiny components.

8 Video - Understanding Adam Smith Please watch the video above regarding Adam Smith.

9 Video - Understanding Robert Owen Please watch the video above regarding Robert Owen s Division of Labor.

10 Douglas McGregor Douglas McGregor developed the Theory X and Theory Y. He proposed that workers fall into two categories (i.e. self directed or lazy). Theory X - Authoritative Management People will avoid work and therefore, people need to be directed. Theory Y - Participative Management People usually are responsible and seek opportunities for responsibility.

11 Video - Douglas McGregor Please watch the video above regarding Douglas McGregor s Theory X and Theory Y.

12 Frederick Herzberg Frederick Herzberg created the Hygiene - Motivation Theory. Herzberg argued there are two factors associated with employee satisfaction (i.e., job content - motivator, job context - hygiene).

13 Frederick Winslow Taylor Taylor believed that higher wages and training would encourage employees to work harder and faster. Taylor was also a key contributor to Ford s assembly line design. Please click on the image above for a video about Taylor and his contributions.

14 Video - Frederick Herzberg Please watch the video above regarding Frederick Herzberg.

15 HR is Developing Within HR Departments there is an emphasis placed upon: Leadership Future orientation Flexibility and creativity Adding and delivering organizational value

16 Best Practices in HR As times change, HR s focus changes. In , the following were identified as ten key HR topics. These topics will be further explored in classes to come. HRIS Talent Acquisition Healthcare benefits ACA compliance Recruitment and applicant tracking Retirement benefits Health and wellness Background checks Pre-employment and employee testing Recognition, rewards, and incentives Performance appraisals