Discuss the key components of human resource management. Pick at least four concepts from chapter nine and describe how these concepts interrelate to individual performance on a team.
Review table 9.2 and select one of the dimensions listed, note why it was chosen and how you relate to this behavior. If you have a personal experience, please share.
How do leaders select the best talent? What are some tools they can use to select the best-talent?
–Define human resource management (HRM) and its relation to organizational leadership.
–Appreciate the scope and functions of HRM.
–Explain and evaluate the different theoretical approaches to studying HRM.
–Assess the contribution of HRM to individual and organizational performance.
The key components of human resource management
Human resource management (HRM) is the process of managing people in an organization in a systematic and organized manner. It is a process which involves around four basic functions: acquisition, development, motivation and maintenance of human resources. The main goal of HRM maximizes the productivity by enhancing the efficiency of employees in an organization. Acquisition function is concerned with recruitment and selection of manpower requirement for an organization. It ensures that the company has the right number of people at the right place and at the right time who are capable to complete required work. Acquisition is primarily concerned with planning, recruitment, selection and socialization of employees.
What are the moral and ethical problems explored in the story?
One of the moral problems of the story is the contrast between good vs. evil. When the Governess just meets the Miles, she instantly notices his beauty and sees him as an innocent little boy. The fact that he was expelled for his behavior was shocking. She decided that she wanted the best for the children and take care of them because their beauty overshadowed their actions. The moral belief that we shouldn’t judge someone by what they look like, and the governess did exactly that. One ethical problem in this story was dishonesty. It was never clear whether or not the governess’ ghosts were real, but when Miles said he say Quint near the window that night, it gave us a hint that the children kept it a secret or lied. There was also the issue with the letter she wrote to their employer.
What was the author’s purpose in writing this book?
The author’s purpose in writing this book is to incite readers with information on the field of spiritual phenomenon. During the late 1800s, many people began to be involved in the field of sciences and advanced the ideologies associated with science. People began to become aware of the subconscious as well as psychology. Therefore, by writing this book, he hopes to show how absurd people have thought of the supernatural and how it has affected people’s behaviors and actions. For example, the governess is ignorant and represents the majority of the population that is mainly dependent on supernatural for explaining the natural world.
Does the author use imagery, symbolism, allusions, etc. to develop his/her themes? How?
Imagery: James’ use of imagery adds a personal, more tangible touch to the theme of the story so that readers can have more realistic images of the story. When the author creates the setting by describing the time of day, the weather, the season, and the sounds, readers are able to experience the text, and in turn the theme, where it’s reinforced, on a more personal level. Henry James described out the yard was large but was only occupied by he