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What is Green HRM (GHRM), and how is it different from CSR and sustainability?

Green HRM: Integrating environmental goals into HR practices such as:

• Recruitment

• Training

• Performance management

• Rewards

MC distinction:

• CSR = people/community

• Sustainability = environment/resources

• GHRM = HR practices supporting environmental goals

What are the three effects/types of HRIS?

• Operational: Automates HR activities → payroll, benefits, records

• Relational: Connects people/processes → recruiting, training, employee access

• Transformational: Strategically changes HR → aligns employees and company goals

Memory:
Operational = Automate
Relational = Connect
Transformational = Change

What is the difference between upskilling and outskilling?

• Upskilling: Prepares employees for new positions within the company

• Outskilling: Gives employees skills/certifications for careers outside the company

Memory: UP = within / OUT = outside

What is productivity, and what determines employee productivity?

Productivity: Output gained from a fixed amount of inputs.

Can improve through:

• Cost approach: reduce inputs

• Investment approach: increase output through human/physical capital

Employee productivity depends on:

Ability + Motivation + Work Environment + Technology

MC trap: Cutting labour costs alone does not necessarily increase productivity.

What is the main trade-off of using part-time or temporary workers?

Advantages:

• Lower payroll/benefit costs

• Flexible staffing

• Faster hiring

• Specialized expertise

Disadvantages:

• Lower commitment

• Less organizational knowledge

• Weaker cultural connection

• Higher turnover/training costs

Core trade-off:
Flexibility/lower cost ↔ Commitment/continuity

What do employees increasingly expect from work besides money?

• Meaningful/interesting work

• Career development

• Work-life balance

• Personal fulfillment

• Positive relationships

Key idea: Organizations should not rely only on financial incentives for retention.

What are the 8 responsibilities of HR managers?

• Strategic advice & counsel

• Service

• Policy formulation

• Employee advocacy

• Business mastery

• HR mastery

• Change mastery

• Personal credibility