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Performance
Ability to do work (X) Effort expended (X) Support from managers & leaders
motivation
a driving force that accounts for the amount of effort expended at work
Results of Motivation
Good Performance, Productivity, and Retention
Maslow's Theory
employees have various needs to be fulfilled in order to perform well
Maslow's Needs
Physiological, Safety, Social, Esteem, Self-Actualization
Two Factor Theory
job satisfaction and job dissatisfaction
job satisfaction
positive emotional attitude resulting from an evaluation of one's job
job dissatisfaction
negative emotional attitude resulting from evaluation of one's job
Hygiene Factors
elements of job context; sources of dissatisfaction MGR should correct
Motivators Factors
elements of job content; sources of satisfaction that MGR's should build up
Correcting hygiene factors decreases job
dissatisfaction
Correcting motivators increases job
satisfaction
Equity Theory
when treated unfairly in comparison to others, individuals are motivated to restore a perceived sense of equity
negative inequity
output:input is lower than others
positive inequity
output:input is higher than others
Responses to negative inequity
decreased work inputs, increased rewards received, changing comparison point, changing the situation
Psychological Contract
an individual's expectations about what will be given and received by the employer. Can create positive or negative relationship
Psychological Contract Process
Individual offers contributions to organization, which offers inducements to individual
Organizational Commitment
degree to which employees desire to remain with org.
Employee Engagement
extent to which employees' feelings, thoughts, & behaviors are focused on the organization's success
Employee Engagement Results
Employee Performance & Retention, leads to High Company Performance
Involuntary Turnover
employees terminated for poor performance/work rule violation
Voluntary Turnover
employees leave by choice
Functional Turnover
lower performing/disruptive employees leave
Dysfunctional Turnover
key individuals and high performers leave at critical times
Controllable Turnover
employees leave for reasons employer can influence (PUSHED)
Uncontrollable Turnover
employees leave for reasons outside employer control (PULLED)
Reducing Turnover
assess, analyze, act, repeat
What pushed people out?
Stagnant (no growth), Disconnected (Poor Relationship), Disenchanted (Poor Fit), Unsupported (Unmet needs)
What pulls people out?
Job/Career Change, Location, Personal Reasons
Employee Attitude Survey
focuses on employees' feelings/beliefs about job and organization. Used to diagnose problem areas.
Recruiting
process of generating a pool of qualified applicants for organizational jobs
industry
knowledge of industry & where to recruit
labor market
knowledge of competitors' recruiting efforts
relationships
ability to cultivate relationships with sources of prospect employees
brand
promotion of company brand
analytics
ability to measure effectiveness of recruiting efforts
Employment Brand
image of organization held by both employees and outsiders. Can help generate more recruits though applicant self-selection
Realistic Job Preview
provides balanced view of an organization, helps attract employees with realistic expectations, reduces new hire turnover
How can I get realistic job preview?
Reverse Behavioral Interviewing
Internal Recruitment
job postings, internal promotions, job transfers, referrals, recalls
External Recruitment
agencies, labor unions, job fairs, educational institutions
Placement
fitting a person to the right job
Person/Job Fit
Match KSA's of individuals with characteristics of jobs
Person/Organization Fit
congruence between individuals and organizational values
Attraction-Selection-Attrition
job candidates are attracted to and selected by firms where similar types of individuals are employed
Performance Outcome
elements of good job performance
Selection Criteria
characteristic a person must possess to successfully perform work
Predictor
measurable indicators of selection criteria
Validity
extent to which a predator is related to actual job performance
Work Sample Test
require an applicant to perform a simulated task that is a specified part of the target job
Situational Judgement Test
measures a person's judgement in work setting
Cognitive Ability Test
measures thinking, memory, reasoning, verbal/math skills
Psychomotor Test
measure dexterity, hand-eye coordination, arm-hand steadiness
Physical Ability Test
measures abilities such as strength, endurance, and muscle mvmt
Assessment Center
exercise composed of series of evaluative tests used for selection and development
Personality Test
"Big Five" (Extroversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Emotional Stability, Openness), MMPI, Myers-Briggs
Problems with Personality Test
potential to fake personality test, validity of personality test in question
Interviewing
used to obtain additional information & clarify information gathered earlier
initial screening
meet qualification?
in-depth interview
would person fit the job/company?
Behavioral Interview
give specific examples of how you've performed a certain task. Increases validity, as example may predict future actions on job
Situational Interview
how applicants might handle specific job situation. To ensure validity, questions are based on job analysis & evaluated by experts
Interview Issues
Snap Judgement, Negative Emphasis, Halo Effect, Biases/Stereotyping, Cultural Noise
Training
required/regular, interpersonal/problem solving, job/technical, developmental
Training Process
Welcomed, Supported, Connected, Growing
New Hire Orientation
planned introduction of new employees
Orientation Objective
establish a favorable impression and provide information, enhance interpersonal acceptance and accelerate socialization and integration, ensure employee productivity
Informal Job Training
occurs though interactions and feedback among employees
On-The-Job Training
based on guided form of training, Job Instruction Training (JIT)
Apprenticeship
mixes classroom training and on the job experience. used by unions, provides OJT experience under guide, some aspects may be monitored by DOL, 2-5 years, lower wages than certified individuals
Training Costs
trainer & trainee salary/time, materials, facility & equipment costs
Training Benefits
increase productivity, reduce errors & turnover, less supervision necessary, attitude changes
E-Learning
use of Internet to conduct training online
When does training transfer occur?
trainees actually use on job what was learned and maintain use of learned material over time
Relevance
link training to organizational strategy, mirror training to job context
Support
supervisor involvement in training, feedback from supervisor
Practice
opportunities to use the training
Accountability
hold learners responsible for using new skills on the job
Reaction
evaluated by conducting interviews or administering questionnaires
Learning
measure how well trainees have learned facts, ideas, concepts, theories
Behaviors
measure effect of training on job performance though observation
Results
measure effect of training on achievement of organizational objectives
Development
efforts to improve employees' abilities to handle a variety of assignments beyond core job responsibilities and cultivate capabilities beyond those required by current job
What does development accomplish?
Helps employees envision career path & gain confidence in future with company
Career Path
employees' movements though organization over time, horizontal or vertical, management roles aren't the only way to advancement
Strategic Talent Management
identify most important jobs in a company that provide competitive advantage & develop employees so they can effectively work in these jobs
Succession Planning
plan to fill holes in hierarchy with orderly replacement and ongoing development of employee
SP Step 1
Define critical positions and identify holes
SP Step 2
Assess talent and determine potential
SP Step 3
Design & implement development program
SP Step 4
Evaluate success of process
Succession Planning Benefits
supply of highly qualified individuals ready for job openings, career opportunities for individuals, basis for continual review of talent, makes a company a desirable place to work
Make Talent
develop competitive human resources internally (emphasize stability)
Make Talent Advantages
advancement opportunities, highly cost effective, employees known
Make Talent Disadvantages
Limited ability to secure new knowledge & skills
Buy Talent
externally hire individuals who are already developed from somewhere else (develop agility)
Buy Talent Advantages
tap into new knowledge/perspectives, obtain needed skills
Buy Talent Disadvantages
costly, risk with unproven employees

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