Saturday, October 31, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Test Your Personality
Take any of the personality tests below to find out more about yourself and those around you. All of these questionnaires have been developed by professional researchers. Results are free and provided instantly. Enjoy!
Test Your Personality
The Big Five Personality Test
Test Your Personality
The Big Five Personality Test
Saturday, March 21, 2009
MHR 2009
To make it easier to access all the posting on related topics, I am including the following:
Assignments
All assignments should adopt the Harvard style referencing. Please read the document at the following link:
Harvard Referencing - Audio Presentation from USQ
Harvard Referencing
Harvard Referencing
References and Bibliography
Harvard Bibiliograpghy Reference Generator
Get your punctuation and grammar right. Try the following site:
Grammar
Grammar Exercises
Academic writing & critical thinking Learn how to write a good essay. Visit:
Writing an essay
Introduction to Management Principles
In order to do well in the Management and MHR module you should have a good understanding about the management principles and practices. You should at least read a basic textbook on management. For a quick familiarisation of Management principles and practices you may visit the following web sites:
http://www.trainingmag.com/msg/index.jsp
Principles of Scientific Management
The study of management principles and practices is not complete until you have some basic understanding of Frederick Taylor's scientific management principles. You need to first know the basic details of the principles. You should also familiarise yourself with the relevance of the principles to a modern business organisation. You should find the following web links useful.
You can read Tarylor's book by following the link below:
The Principles of Scientific Management
Frederick Taylor's The Principles of Scientific Management
The following link analyse the Taylor's principle and its relevance to employee motivation:
The Scientific Management and Frederick Taylor - an analysis
An interesting analysis of Taylor's principles. Visit:
The Evolution of Innovation
Scientific Management
Business Ethics
Business Ethics
Job Analysis
Job analysis is carried out as part of HR Planning. There are several reasons for conducting Job Analysis. Read the recommended chapter in your text book (Human Resource Management by Gary Dessler) and the articles at the following websites. At the end of the reading, you should be able to explain the following concepts:
- What is Job Analysis?
- Job description and Job specification
- Reasons for conducting job analysis.
- Methods of data collection for job analysis
- Steps you will adopt when conducting job analysis
Job analysis
Job Analysis - an overview
Employee tasks & Job analysis
Recruitment & Selection
You will be able to learn almost all aspects of recruitment and selection from the following site (maintained by The Open University):
Recruitment & selection
Once recruitment is settled it is time to move on to selection. You should familiarise yourself on the following aspects of selection:
- Selections tests
- What is job interview and its purpose
- Common errors associated with job interviews
- Steps/solutions you need to adopt to make the selction interview effective.
Read the articles at the following sites:
Selection Process
Selection Tests
Successful Hiring
Successful selection
Training & Development
Resources on Training & Development
Benefits of Training
Training - is it worth?
Training Needs Analysis
Training Evaluation
Evaluating the training
Performance Appraisal
Read the articles at the following websites to familiarise yourself about Performance Appraisal:
Introduction to performance appraisal
Common Appraisal Errors
Why performance appraisal won't work?"
Conducting Employee Appraisal
International Assignment Practices
The International assignment is an important component of HR. Read the following articles:
Am I Ready for that International Assignment?
Reducing the Failure of International assignment
The Benefits of International Assignment
Knowledge@Wharton offers a range of articles on HRM, leadership and several other management related topics. Hope you will find it useful. You may be asked to sign in with an email, but it is worth the trouble. The email is used to just update you about the latest articles.
Additional Resources on HRM
HRM articles ar Wharton
Assignments
All assignments should adopt the Harvard style referencing. Please read the document at the following link:
Harvard Referencing - Audio Presentation from USQ
Harvard Referencing
Harvard Referencing
References and Bibliography
Harvard Bibiliograpghy Reference Generator
Get your punctuation and grammar right. Try the following site:
Grammar
Grammar Exercises
Academic writing & critical thinking Learn how to write a good essay. Visit:
Writing an essay
Introduction to Management Principles
In order to do well in the Management and MHR module you should have a good understanding about the management principles and practices. You should at least read a basic textbook on management. For a quick familiarisation of Management principles and practices you may visit the following web sites:
http://www.trainingmag.com/msg/index.jsp
Principles of Scientific Management
The study of management principles and practices is not complete until you have some basic understanding of Frederick Taylor's scientific management principles. You need to first know the basic details of the principles. You should also familiarise yourself with the relevance of the principles to a modern business organisation. You should find the following web links useful.
You can read Tarylor's book by following the link below:
The Principles of Scientific Management
Frederick Taylor's The Principles of Scientific Management
The following link analyse the Taylor's principle and its relevance to employee motivation:
The Scientific Management and Frederick Taylor - an analysis
An interesting analysis of Taylor's principles. Visit:
The Evolution of Innovation
Scientific Management
Business Ethics
Business Ethics
Job Analysis
Job analysis is carried out as part of HR Planning. There are several reasons for conducting Job Analysis. Read the recommended chapter in your text book (Human Resource Management by Gary Dessler) and the articles at the following websites. At the end of the reading, you should be able to explain the following concepts:
- What is Job Analysis?
- Job description and Job specification
- Reasons for conducting job analysis.
- Methods of data collection for job analysis
- Steps you will adopt when conducting job analysis
Job analysis
Job Analysis - an overview
Employee tasks & Job analysis
Recruitment & Selection
You will be able to learn almost all aspects of recruitment and selection from the following site (maintained by The Open University):
Recruitment & selection
Once recruitment is settled it is time to move on to selection. You should familiarise yourself on the following aspects of selection:
- Selections tests
- What is job interview and its purpose
- Common errors associated with job interviews
- Steps/solutions you need to adopt to make the selction interview effective.
Read the articles at the following sites:
Selection Process
Selection Tests
Successful Hiring
Successful selection
Training & Development
Resources on Training & Development
Benefits of Training
Training - is it worth?
Training Needs Analysis
Training Evaluation
Evaluating the training
Performance Appraisal
Read the articles at the following websites to familiarise yourself about Performance Appraisal:
Introduction to performance appraisal
Common Appraisal Errors
Why performance appraisal won't work?"
Conducting Employee Appraisal
International Assignment Practices
The International assignment is an important component of HR. Read the following articles:
Am I Ready for that International Assignment?
Reducing the Failure of International assignment
The Benefits of International Assignment
Knowledge@Wharton offers a range of articles on HRM, leadership and several other management related topics. Hope you will find it useful. You may be asked to sign in with an email, but it is worth the trouble. The email is used to just update you about the latest articles.
Additional Resources on HRM
HRM articles ar Wharton
Friday, February 6, 2009
PBM II - Principles of Management SCU
To make it easier to access all the posting on related topics (PBM II), I am including the following:
Assignments
All assignments should adopt the Harvard style referencing. Please read the document at the following link:
Harvard Referencing - Audio Presentation from USQ
Harvard Referencing
Harvard Referencing
References and Bibliography
Harvard Bibiliograpghy Reference Generator
Get your punctuation and grammar right. Try the following site:
Grammar
Grammar Exercises
Academic writing & critical thinking Learn how to write a good essay. Visit:
Writing an essay
Introduction to Management Principles
In order to do well in the Management and MHR module you should have a good understanding about the management principles and practices. You should at least read a basic textbook on management. For a quick familiarisation of Management principles and practices you may visit the following web sites:
http://www.trainingmag.com/msg/index.jsp
Principles of Management: PDF Book
Fayol's 14 Principles of management
Principles of Scientific Management
The study of management principles and practices is not complete until you have some basic understanding of Frederick Taylor's scientific management principles. You need to first know the basic details of the principles. You should also familiarise yourself with the relevance of the principles to a modern business organisation. You should find the following web links useful.
You can read Tarylor's book by following the link below:
The Principles of Scientific Management
Frederick Taylor's The Principles of Scientific Management
The following link analyse the Taylor's principle and its relevance to employee motivation:
The Scientific Management and Frederick Taylor - an analysis
An interesting analysis of Taylor's principles. Visit:
The Evolution of Innovation
Scientific Management
Business Ethics
Business Ethics
Assignments
All assignments should adopt the Harvard style referencing. Please read the document at the following link:
Harvard Referencing - Audio Presentation from USQ
Harvard Referencing
Harvard Referencing
References and Bibliography
Harvard Bibiliograpghy Reference Generator
Get your punctuation and grammar right. Try the following site:
Grammar
Grammar Exercises
Academic writing & critical thinking Learn how to write a good essay. Visit:
Writing an essay
Introduction to Management Principles
In order to do well in the Management and MHR module you should have a good understanding about the management principles and practices. You should at least read a basic textbook on management. For a quick familiarisation of Management principles and practices you may visit the following web sites:
http://www.trainingmag.com/msg/index.jsp
Principles of Management: PDF Book
Fayol's 14 Principles of management
Principles of Scientific Management
The study of management principles and practices is not complete until you have some basic understanding of Frederick Taylor's scientific management principles. You need to first know the basic details of the principles. You should also familiarise yourself with the relevance of the principles to a modern business organisation. You should find the following web links useful.
You can read Tarylor's book by following the link below:
The Principles of Scientific Management
Frederick Taylor's The Principles of Scientific Management
The following link analyse the Taylor's principle and its relevance to employee motivation:
The Scientific Management and Frederick Taylor - an analysis
An interesting analysis of Taylor's principles. Visit:
The Evolution of Innovation
Scientific Management
Business Ethics
Business Ethics
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
The link between management and productivity
The article from The McKinsey Quarterly is a must read if you are interested in productivity
There is a common assumption that if companies perform well, they must have good managers at all levels of the organization. It is, after all, hard to imagine a company surpassing its rivals if its managers are second rate. New research now confirms the notion that management matters to all companies, including the top performers. (MORE)
The Link between management and productivity
There is a common assumption that if companies perform well, they must have good managers at all levels of the organization. It is, after all, hard to imagine a company surpassing its rivals if its managers are second rate. New research now confirms the notion that management matters to all companies, including the top performers. (MORE)
The Link between management and productivity
Upgrading talent
Downturns place companies’ talent strategies at risk. As deteriorating performance forces increasingly aggressive head count reductions, it’s easy to lose valuable contributors inadvertently, damage morale or the company’s external reputation among potential employees, or drop the ball on important training and staff-development programs. But there is a better way. By emphasizing talent in cost-cutting efforts, employers can intelligently strengthen the value proposition they offer current and potential employees and position themselves strongly for growth when economic conditions improve. (MORE)
Upgrading talent -
A downturn can give smart companies a chance to upgrade their talent.
Upgrading talent -
A downturn can give smart companies a chance to upgrade their talent.
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