Human Resources Management Lecture Review

These flashcards cover essential concepts and historical milestones in Human Resource Management learned in the course.

What are the primary functions of Human Resource Management (HRM)?

Hiring, Talent Development, Compensation, Health and Safety, Labor Relations.

Who typically performs Human Resource Management (HRM) functions?

HRM Professionals, Corporate Employees, Outsourced Functions, Line Managers.

What significant labor law was enacted in 1932 to prohibit anti-union injunctions?

Norris-LaGuardia Act.

What does the National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) of 1935 guarantee?

The right to form unions and the right to collective bargaining.

What major legislation established minimum wage and a 40-hour workweek in 1938?

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

What was one major impact of the Triangle Waist Company Fire in 1911?

It was a catalyst for increased government involvement in labor regulations.

Which act restricted union activities and allowed 'right-to-work' states in 1947?

Labor-Management Relations Act (Taft-Hartley Act).

What significant educational centers were established for industrial relations in the mid-1940s?

University of Minnesota's Industrial Relations Center and Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations.

What changes occurred in employment practices post-World War II?

Women were fired from jobs as male soldiers returned, leading to growing unrest between labor and management.

What important legislation was passed in the 1960s to protect against workplace discrimination?

Civil Rights Act (1964).

What was the HRM trend during the 1970s regarding safety and health regulations?

The enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in 1970.

What does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted in 1990, address?

It prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

What major healthcare-related legislation was passed in the 21st century?

Affordable Care Act (2010).

List some current business issues affecting Human Resources.

Technology changes, Privacy, Workplace security, Globalization, Immigration, Healthcare, Aging workforce, Income/Wealth disparity, Employment regulation, Litigation.

What was the significance of the Hawthorne studies conducted in the 1920s?

They highlighted the importance of human relations in management and labor productivity.