important is an HR strategic plan, why do You will need to research what an HR strategic plan is. Wednesday “How organizations need a plan?” How important is planning for an organization? How can HRM help planning and managing change in an organization? Thursday exactly is the war for talent? Why is it important You will need to understand what The War for Talent “What for all organizations? is, and what it means for organizations. How important is this in China? Friday is the best method for recruitment and selection to You would have received an introduction to a range of “What make sure an organization gets the best employees?” recruitment and selection methods including for example- psychometric testing in your lecture; now consider the merits and disadvantages of these methods for attracting and appointing the best candidate. 2 6/11/17 Monday it best to train people on the job or off the job?” You will need to consider all the elements that are “Is Open Discussion to start Week 2 required to train workers on the job and the merits and disadvantages of taking them off the job. Which in your view is preferable in Chinese organizations? Tuesday is little need for performance reviews when staff are You will need to research performance reviews and “There content or have little control over their work .” what contentment at work might mean in different contexts to critically answer this question. What might performance mean in a Chinese SAO if employees have little control over their work role? Wednesday should an organization be concerned about retention and You will need to research what is involved in managing “Why turnover? labor turnover and aspects of retention what data is gathered. Do Chinese organizations need to be concerned about labor turnover and retention? Thursday employee pay increases and work related benefits should You will need to understand how and when “All be left to judgment by the immediate manger and him or her organizations give pay increases and the nature of work alone!” related benefits Should pay be individual or team based /collective? You will need to understand the nature of work place Friday can specific HR practices establish ethical behaviour in “How an organisation?” ethics and how companies engage in fair employment practices How do you think ethical practice is appropriate in Chinese organizations? Is organizational ethical practice only appropriate in Western organizations?
Wednesday “How important is an HR strategic plan, why do organizations need a plan?” You will need to research what an HR strategic plan is. How important is planning for an organization? How can HRM help planning and managing change in an organization? Thursday “What exactly is the war for talent? Why is it important for all organizations? You will need to understand what The War for Talent is, and what it means for organizations. How important is this in China? Friday “What is the best method for recruitment and selection to make sure an organization gets the best employees?” You would have received an introduction to a range of recruitment and selection methods including for example- psychometric testing in your lecture; now consider the merits and disadvantages of these methods for attracting and appointing the best candidate. 2 6/11/17 Monday “Is it best to train people on the job or off the job?” Open Discussion to start Week 2 You will need to consider all the elements that are required to train workers on the job and the merits and disadvantages of taking them off the job. Which in your view is preferable in Chinese organizations? Tuesday “There is little need for performance reviews when staff are content or have little control over their work .” You will need to research performance reviews and what contentment at work might mean in different contexts to critically answer this question. What might performance mean in a Chinese SAO if employees have little control over their work role? Wednesday “Why should an organization be concerned about retention and turnover? You will need to research what is involved in managing labor turnover and aspects of retention what data is gathered. Do Chinese organizations need to be concerned about labor turnover and retention? Thursday “All employee pay increases and work related benefits should be left to judgment by the immediate manger and him or her alone!” You will need to understand how and when organizations give pay increases and the nature of work related benefits Should pay be individual or team based /collective? Friday “How can specific HR practices establish ethical behaviour in an organisation?” You will need to understand the nature of work place ethics and how companies engage in fair employment practices How do you think ethical practice is appropriate in Chinese organizations? Is organizational ethical practice only appropriate in Western organizations?