Introduction to Human Resource Management

Flashcards covering key concepts and vocabularies from the Introduction to Human Resource Management lecture.

Human Resource Management (HRM)

Process of acquiring, training, appraising, and compensating employees.

Five Basic Functions in the Management Process

Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Leading, Controlling.

Line Authority

Right of line managers to issue orders and manage departments.

Staff Authority

Right of staff managers to advise other managers and employees.

Recruiters

HR professionals who search for qualified job applicants.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Laws designed to prevent discrimination in hiring.

Human Capital

Knowledge, skills, and abilities of a firm's workers that produce economic value.

Globalization

Expansion of companies into new markets abroad.

Evidence-Based HRM

Using the best available evidence to inform HRM decision-making.

Employee Engagement

Psychological involvement and commitment to one's job.

Ethics

Principles of conduct governing an individual or group.