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Early Evolution
Tribal leaders selection (passing of knowledge/training)
China employees’ screening tests
Ancient Greek and Babylonian civilizations and the earliest form of industrial
education/ apprentice system
Managing Slaves: sold and purchased; remuneration (food, shelter); non-
compliance with the orders of masters ( punishment)
Managing Serfs: agricultural operations; remuneration (money; meager amount as
wages); additional food/money for more productivity
Managing Indentured Labour: had to abide by the terms and conditions mutually
agreed protected by law; remuneration ( low wages); broad policy and direction by
local managers)
Production of goods was done mainly by skilled artisans and craftsmen
Industrial Revolution (Great Britain, 1760-1840)
Cottage industry factory production
(unmarried women, children, migrant workers demand for labor pulled
population)
End of XIX century: Ford Model T
Owner = holder of the capital + organizer of the work
INTUITION, TRADITION, EXPERIENCE
o Activities took place by repetitive attempts
o No scheduling
o No previous training
o Problems where dealt as they appeared
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After the WW II
Development stage (1950): recruitment, remuneration
Maturity Stage (1960-70): selection, training, evaluation; work legislation
HRM and SHRM (1980)
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Nowadays
People are our most valuable asset: cliché, not true.
PARADOX: many employees remain undervalued, under-trained, underused, poorly
motivated not perform at their real potential.
CHALLENGE
Design of formal systems in an organization to ensure the effective and efficient use
of human talent while meeting organizational goals
Bringing people in the organization help them perform compensating for their
labor solving problems
Managers
Line Managers: direct the work of subordinates; responsible for accomplishing the
organization’s tasks
Staff Manager: assists and advises line managers
HR manager = STAFF MANAGER
Management Process
Forecasting
Planning (Line Management issue)
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Recruitment Process
Hiring need vacancy (employee leaves organization or expansion and reorganization)
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Simple version:
Job Title
Job Location
Job Summary
Type of contract (part-time/full-time/shifts)
Type of job (mg/operational)
Reporting to
Job Duties
Trial period
Salary range
Benefits
Complex version
o Accreditation/ certification
o Studies
o Experience
o Training & qualifications
o Skills
o Foreign languages
o Human Characteristics (eg. Personality traits, emotional attributes, mental
capabilities, sensory demands): Essential/ Desirable Characteristics
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WHERE?
WHO will take care of? – junior/senior recruiter from inside or outside the organization or
line manager
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HIRING ANNOUCEMENT:
Selection Process
Negative process picking out the ONE
IMPORTANT:
Understanding Emotions
High EQ:
Understanding Information
High IQ:
May be able to learn certain subjects very quickly and make connections between ideas
that others miss
Great academic success
Limited social skills
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Elements used in selection process: applications forms, cv, resumes, interviews, abilities,
work samples, personality samples, physical examination, graphology, criminal record,
recommendation letter ( third part); cover letter (personal introduction added to CV)
Reading CV
Compliance with requirements
Photo
Layout/uniformity
Fonts
Layout within each category
Quantity/quality of details
Years/periods continuity
Relevance of skills, experience
Hobbies
Application Form
Online, email, in-person, paper job application
Reveal general suitability of applicants
May require professional/personal references
Reference Check
Check for fraud, new info, potential issues, predict future performance.
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2) Content
FRIENDLY
STRESS: test capability to handle stress (interviewer has aggressive questions, unexpected
behavior etc)
SITUATIONAL: confront with specific scenario
BEHAVIORAL: predict based on past behavior, ex from past experiences, reactions
3) How they administered
GROUP: Panel (1+ interviewers); mass interview (+ interviewers and + interviewees);
leaders group discussion
INDIVIDUAL
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