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MN7181-Peoples and Organization- Lewin's 3-Stage Model of Change: Unfreezing, Changing & Refreezing Kurt Lewin  developed a change model involving three steps:  unfreezing ,  changing  and  refreezing . The model represents a very simple and practical model for understanding the change process. For Lewin, the process of change entails creating the perception that a change is needed, then moving toward the new, desired level of behavior and finally, solidifying that new behavior as the norm. The model is still widely used and serves as the basis for many modern change models. (Hussain et al., 2018) . Unfreezing Before you can cook a meal that has been frozen, you need to defrost or thaw it out. The same can be said of change. Before a change can be implemented, it must go through the initial step of unfreezing. Because many people will naturally resist change, the goal during the unfreezing stage is to create an awareness of how the status quo, or current l...
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MN7181-Peoples and Organization- Employee recruitment and selection   What is recruitment and selection Recruitment Recruitment is the process of attracting most suitable  candidates  to  suitable job vacancies.  (Kumari, 2012) Methods of Recruitment  There are various methods of recruitment but most simple recruitment two methods are                                  • Internal Recruitment                                  • External Recruitment  Selection  Selection is the process of picking best individuals who have relevant qualifications to fill jobs in an organization.  Importance of Selection- Selecting the right employees is important for three main reasons. 01.Performance,  02.Costs  03. Legal obligations.  The Process of Selection. (1) Reception  (...
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  MN7181-Peoples and Organization- Importance of business ethics in the workplace What is Business Ethics? "Ethics" is a set of principles used to determine what is "right" when it comes to the conduct or behavior of an individual. This includes individuals who are acting on behalf of a business entity. (Middlebrook, 2020)  Business Ethics Types- Trustworthiness Achieving trustworthiness typically involves being transparent and honest in all actions and communications. Being trustworthy can have a positive impact both internally and externally.  Respect Showing respect for employees and customers involves following through on all promises -- and providing sincere apologies and appropriate compensation if anything falls through. Showing a lack of respect will deter customers from engaging with a business and lower a business' reputation. It will also do significant damage to employee morale and increase turnover. Fairness Treating customers and employees with a s...
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  MN7181-Peoples and Organization- Important of Employee Engagement- How do I keep my employees engaged? A beginning  and working condition as positive cognitive, emotional, and behavioral state directed toward company  outcomes. (Shuck and Wollard, 2009) Engaged employees are drivers of the business activities of any organization to reach its desired destination. Other resources make things possible, but only engaged employees make things happen. Organizations do want their employees to be engaged with their work ( Patrick & Bhat, 2014 ) Employee Satisfaction  Employee satisfaction reflects the overall happiness of an employee. The satisfaction rate can depend on many aspects that come with the individual role and or the company itself, such as the team, the manager, but also increasing  opportunities, challenges, equality, benefits, and an organizational  culture that offers a healthy day to day work-life balance. (Wainwright, 2020) Trust Trust is a t...
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  MN7181-Peoples and Organization- Effective  Performance Management process of the  organization- What is Performance Management? Performance management is a corporate management tool that helps managers monitor and evaluate employees' work. Performance management's goal is to create an environment where employee can perform to the best of their skills to produce the highest-quality work most efficiently and effectively. (Tardi, 2019) The Performance Management Cycle The performance management process or cycle is a series of five key steps. These steps are imperative, regardless of how often you review employee performance.(Lalwani,2020) 1. Planning This stage entails setting employees’ goals and communicating these goals with them. While these goals should be reveal in the job description to attract quality candidates, they should be communicated once again when the candidate becomes a new hire. Depending on the performance management process in your company, you may wa...
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  MN7181-Peoples and Organization- Job Design and Skill Developments to employee Performance Job performance of employees plays a crucial factor in determining an organization performance (June, and Mahmood, 2011)  The workplace is not only a place where skills are demanded, it is also a place in which skills formation takes place (Heckman, 2000).  In fact, workplaces that place high demands on workers’ skills may also be workplaces that support skills development. Complex job designs and jobs designed to inspire  workers while placing high demand on workers’ skills (Pouliakas and Russo, 2015) a Korean study used the self-reported importance of executing own tasks or peer exchange for skill development found in the Korean company survey (Jeon and Kim, 2012). Finally, human capital accumulation has been indirectly measured by wage increases (after training) in a UK study based on the UK skill survey, which also considered an item tapping whether the job required the j...
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  MN7181-Peoples and Organization- Employee Talent Management Talent management is one of the primary management tools for 21st century human asset management because the significant resource for firms competing in this century is no longer land, capital and other tangible assets but the human capital necessary to adapt organizations to global competition and maximize the benefits associated with the current technological boom. (Cappelli, 2008) Talent management is an espoused and enacted commitment to implementing an integrated, strategic and technology enabled approach to human resource management (HRM). This commitment stems in part from the widely shared belief that human resources are the organization’s primary source of competitive advantage; an essential asset that is becoming in increasingly short supply. The benefits of an effectively implemented talent management strategy include improved employee recruitment and retention rates, and enhanced employee engagement. These ou...