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MGT 3513INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
DR. MARLER
Strategic Human Resource Management (Chapter 1)
“It's better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behavior is better than yours and you'll drift in that direction.”Warren Buffett
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- ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?
- REMINDER: TAKE THE SYLLABUS QUIZ
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHAPTER 1
Questions
Describe the role of a manager.
What is a line employee?
What is a staff employee?
Which is more specific – a human resources strategy or a human resource tactic? Explain these terms.
Strategic Management & HRM
Questions
What are environmental challenges? Give an example from your book.
How has the Internet Revolution changed things for companies? Hint: Your book lists 5 ways!
Today’s workforce is more diverse than in the past. What are some trends in the demographics of the U.S. workforce?
Let’s Discuss Together…
Globalization has brought about dramatic change.
Creating worldwide company culture
Worldwide recruiting
Virtual workforce
What is the difference between private-sector and public-sector organizations?
Questions
Why are companies increasingly offering “family friendly” programs?
Which sector is experiencing more growth - - manufacturing or service?
Explain how this type of economic growth may pose a problem in terms of finding qualified employees to fill jobs.
Questions
How does your book define organizational challenges?
What is decentralization?
What is downsizing?
What has been the trend in terms of organizational structure over the past two decades?
CentralizationCentralization DecentralizationDecentralization
Decisions are made at ________________of the organization
Decisions come from
________________
Decisions are made at ________________ of the organization
Decisions come from ________________
Decision Making: Centralized vs. Decentralized
Organizational Structure
Company Culture
What is organizational culture?
How would you describe the culture of these companies?
http://www.google.com/intl/en/about/
http://www.berkshirehathaway.com/
Questions
Give some examples of companies whose organizational cultures are visible to outsiders. (answer not in book…tell me your opinion)
Innovative ____________________________
Can you think of another organization with a strong culture?
________________________
Dr. Marler’s Unsolicited Advice on INTERVIEWING
Want to show a company that you are genuinely interested in learning more
about them???
Consider asking them about company culture. How would you describe the culture of your
organization? What is unique about your company’s culture? How is your company’s culture different from your
competitors?
Questions
The impact of technology…
What is telecommuting?
Explain the issue of unethical use of data.
What is electronic monitoring?
What is egalitarianism?
Questions
What is outsourcing?
Why do companies use outsourcing?
What are some common problems with outsourcing?
Questions
What is empowerment?
What is brain drain?http://www.msbraindrain.com/the-issue
Questions
What is corporate strategy?
What is business unit strategy?
http://www.gapinc.com/content/gapinc/html/aboutus/ourbrands.html
Porter’s Business Unit Strategies
Overall cost leadership strategy
Porter’s Business Unit Strategies
Differentiation
Porter’s Business Unit Strategies
Focus strategy
Can be differentiationCan be cost-leadership
Miles & Snow’s Business Strategies
Defenders Prospectors
For Future Class Meetings
Be prepared to be called on to answer discussion questions
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