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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

HR TERMS - ALPHABET H

ALPHABET "H"

HR Audit - A method by which human resources effectiveness can be assessed. Can be carried out internally or HR audit systems are available.

Hawthorne Effect - A term produced as a result of an experiment conducted by Elton Mayo whereby he concluded that expressing concern for employees and treating them in a manner which fulfills their basic human needs and wants will ultimately result in better performance.

Hierarchy of needs - A psychology theory ascribed to Abraham H. Maslow in which he proposed that people will constantly seek to have their basic needs (sleep, food, water, shelter, etc.) fulfilled and that such needs ultimately determine behaviour.

HR information systems - A discrete computerised information system for HR purposes.

HR Management - The management of human resources within an organisation.

HR planning - The activity of planning human resources usually in connection with the overall strategic planning of the organisation.

Human Capital - The collective knowledge, skills and abilities of an organisation’s employees.

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