Class – HRM
Human Resource Management (HRM) provides a deeper understanding of the importance of careful identification of staff who will add value to an organization. Singh and Gopalakrishna explain that HRM directly impacts the productivity and profitability of a company in two ways (52). The first is by identifying the right candidates for the job descriptions created. Arguably, the right people will be able to finish tasks effectively.
Additionally, they would save resources. Secondly, HRM affects a company’s ability to make profits by limiting the amount of money wasted in employee turnover. It is important to note that HRM also involves employee relations, work environment, and organizational culture. Thus, the human resource department is tasked to ensure that all employees have the right tools to complete their tasks, work in a favorable environment, and growth-oriented culture.
The concept of Human Resource Management has been tied to security breaches over the years as well. There have been questions on how HRM may help to avoid security breaches. Hauff et al. explain that one way in which HRM can be used to deter hackers and data breaches is through capacity building (716). Training staff on data breaches and ways they can avoid being hacked is essential in promoting security.
Obeidat adds that HR can encourage a culture of compliance in their organization to ensure fewer chances of being hacked (1281). Therefore, HR should work with the IT and legal departments of the organization to come up with policies on taking work home and using portable electronic devices such as laptops away from the office. Such policies should then be explained to all employees to ensure compliance.
As mentioned previously, it is also important for HR to ensure that they hire the right people. This is because employees are the first target for hackers. It is common to find that employee credentials or devices were used to create an entry point into a company’s system. Hiring the right people who will adhere to compliance rules and policies and who will not be tempted to sell out information that might lead to hacking is crucial. As mentioned, training is important to ensure that employees understand how to protect themselves from possible hacking. Further, training should be scheduled often due to the changing nature of technology and hacking.
List of What Has Been Completed so Far
All sections have been completed. Below is a list of the completed segments.
- Change analysis of Target and Marriot
- Annotated bibliography
- Excel grid
- Change and communication process
- Reference list
List of What Needs To Be Completed
All sections have been completed.
Major Stumbling Blocks
One of the major stumbling blocks faced is the combining of team materials. Different people in the team were tasked with handling different sections of the assignment. However, everyone was involved in the analysis and revision of different sections. Despite this, it was still challenging to compile all the work into one document. There were instances of misunderstanding explanations and phrases. Additionally, because the members have different writing styles, it proved difficult to ensure fluidity of thought. Issues of grammar, such as tenses, also made editing challenges. Due to this, it took the team longer to compile the work. To ensure that everything had been captured correctly, the team had a reviewing session where the whole document was analyzed.
Another stumbling block was the use of different formatting versions in individual assignments. There were several versions of the MLA format that were used. The team had not initially agreed on a single version to use. Upon further discussion, it was decided that the assignment would be submitted in MLA 8. It is also important to note that combining the work was hard due to the use of different MS Word versions as well. The conversion of the document into one MS Word version led to the distortion of the content, especially tables and figures. The submission of tasks through the approved system was also problematic. The system had glitches and would not notify the team when documents were submitted. The exchanging of documents over the system proved difficult due to this as well.
Many of the stumbling blocks mentioned could have been avoided. In the future, it would be easier for the team to solve issues such as formatting at the beginning. Additionally, editing and formatting should be assigned to one person to ensure good flow. In regards to the system used to exchange documents and upload the final work, it would be easier for the team to work using Google documents or similar products. This is because they would be able to access the folder anywhere they are and also edit, and see what edits have been made and by whom.
Track to Complete The Team Course Project
I am on track to finish the team course project as everything has been done to completion.
Works Cited
Hauff, Sven, et al. “HRM System Strength and HRM Target Achievement-Toward a Broader Understanding of HRM Processes.” Human Resource Management, vol. 56, no. 5, 2017, pp. 715–729.
Obeidat, Shatha M. “The Link between e-HRM Use and HRM Effectiveness: An Empirical Study.” Personnel Review, vol. 45, no. 6, 2016, pp. 1281–1301.
Singh, Moiranthem Momocha, and D. Gopalakrishna. “Financial Impact of HRM on Productivity and Profitability in Public and Private Sector Organisations: A Study.” CLEAR International Journal of Research in Commerce & Management, vol. 4, no. 5, 2013, pp. 52–54.