- 2073 Shrawan · 8 marks
Appropriate vs inappropriate human resources
Short answer
Appropriate human resources match the job in knowledge, skill, attitude and values, giving high productivity and low turnover; inappropriate resources cause errors, rework and low morale. HRM ideas include manpower planning, job analysis, merit-based recruitment, induction, training, appraisal, motivation, career planning, employee relations, welfare and legal compliance.
What is the difference between appropriate and inappropriate human resources? List out some ideas to elaborate them concerning "Human Resources Management".
Appropriate vs inappropriate human resources
Appropriate human resources are people whose knowledge, skill, attitude and values match the job and the organization's needs. Inappropriate human resources are those who lack the needed skills or attitude, or whose qualifications do not suit the post.
| Basis | Appropriate | Inappropriate |
|---|---|---|
| Fit with job | Matches job specification | Mismatch (over- or under-qualified) |
| Productivity | High quality and quantity | Low, with errors and rework |
| Attitude | Positive, committed | Careless, negative |
| Learning | Quick | Slow or resistant |
| Cost | Training cost recovered | Loss, high turnover |
| Morale effect | Improves team | Lowers team morale |
| Turnover | Low | High |
Ideas concerning Human Resources Management (HRM)
- Manpower planning: Estimate the number and type of staff needed, based on the strategy.
- Job analysis: Prepare the job description and specification, so the right person can be matched.
- Fair and merit-based recruitment and selection (open advertisement, written tests, structured interviews), avoiding nepotism.
- Induction and placement: Right person in the right job.
- Training and development: Convert inappropriate into appropriate resources by upgrading skills.
- Performance appraisal and feedback, with promotion for achievers and action for poor performers.
- Motivation and compensation: Fair pay, incentives and recognition.
- Career planning and retention to prevent brain drain in Nepal.
- Employee relations and welfare: Safe workplace, social security, grievance handling.
- Ethical and legal compliance with the Labour Act, 2074.
Careful HRM turns people into the organization's most valuable asset.
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