Human Resources Management

Term Paper # 96093

Business > Human Resources
Business > Management

An analysis of the trends and challenges of human resources management.

2,858 words () | 2 sources | MLA | 2007 United States

Paper Summary:

The scope of human resources management (HRM) has changed dramatically over the past decade. This paper looks at how advancements in technology, globalization, e-business and diversity have played a huge role in the changes in HRM. The paper details the trends and challenges of human resources management in the following key areas: performance management systems versus annual performance appraisal, advantages of managing turnover in organizations, contemporary safety and health management issues and future trends and challenges.

Outline:
Abstract
Human Resources Trends and Challenges
Performance Management Systems vs. Annual Performance Appraisals
Managing Employee Turnover
Contemporary Safety Issues and Health Management
Future Trends and Challenges in Human Resources Management
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"In many organizations managing employee performance is a process done by giving employees feedback about their performance. Typically the feedback is given to an employee by an annual performance appraisal. The annual performance appraisal is a measurement of specified areas of an employees' performance (Noe et al, 2003 p.316). Ideally, performance appraisals allow management to combine feedback and goal setting, clarify job description and responsibilities, provide information about work performance, work improvement and identify training and development opportunities for the employee. The performance appraisal should review performance objectives and performance standards set within the job description. "

Sample of Sources Used:

Noe, R.A., Hollenbeck, J.R., Gerhert, B., Wright, P.M. (2003). Fundamentals of Human Resource Management: Recognizing Employee Contributions with Pay. Chapter 8, p.239-266.The McGraw-Hill Companies, le
(n.d.,2006)Department of Labor Retrieved August 5, 2006, Web Site: //http.www.cdc.gov