Human Resource Management: Getting the Right People for Managerial Success

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts in human resource management.

Strategic Human Resource Management

The process of aligning human resource practices with organizational goals.

Internal Fit

Alignment of human resource practices with organizational culture and corporate strategy.

External Fit

Alignment of human resource practices with external market demands and conditions.

Human Capital

The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population.

Social Capital

The networks and relationships that enable people to work together effectively.

Talent Management

The process of attracting, developing, and retaining skilled employees.

Recruitment

The process of attracting qualified applicants for job vacancies.

Selection

The process of screening job applicants and choosing the best candidate.

Onboarding

The process of helping new employees acclimate to their roles and the organization.

Performance Management

Methods and processes used to assess employee performance.

Objective Appraisals

Performance evaluations based on quantifiable results.

Subjective Appraisals

Performance evaluations based on qualitative measures, such as attitudes and behaviors.

Promotion

Advancement to a higher position or rank within an organization.

Transfer

Relocation of an employee to a different position within the same organization.

Discipline

The process of addressing employee misconduct or performance issues.

Dismissal

Termination of an employee's employment with the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Laws that prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, gender, or other characteristics.

Labor Relations

The interactions between management and workers, often through collective bargaining.

Affirmative Action

Policies that seek to improve opportunities for historically underrepresented groups.

Grievance Procedures

Formal processes for employees to address complaints about workplace issues.

Mediation

A method of conflict resolution involving a neutral third party to facilitate a resolution.

Arbitration

A method of dispute resolution in which an independent third party makes a binding decision.